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Mayor Heartwell hosts July edition of live call-in show Monday Night

Submitted 07-02-2012 under NEWS

At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian. City Connection is an opportunity for Grand Rapidians to talk with our mayor about important city issues. If...

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Summer Picturesque launches with MLive collaboration, contest

Submitted 07-02-2012 under NEWS

The Rapidian's next Picturesque will run the entire month of July, asking Grand Rapidians to submit photos around a central theme: Summer Lovin'. This includes the beach, pool, vacation spots, summer scenery, food and drinks, holidays and...

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Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Jon Dunn

Submitted 06-29-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we Feature Jon Dunn, citizen journalism reporter on The Rapidian. Dunn’s articles largely focus on city...

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WMEAC's "You Are Here" campaign kicks off

Submitted 06-27-2012 under NEWS

On Tuesday, a "who’s who" of local environmentalists, politicians, and community members attended the public launch of West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)’s You Are Here Campaign, held at The Rapid Operations...

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Ten breweries collaborate, create Beer City Pale Ale

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NEWS

Beer City Pale Ale, a collaborative celebration between ten area breweries, will be on tap throughout the month of July at various locations. The new brew will be on tap around the city, just in time for Craft Brew Month. This April, Grand...

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Catalyst Radio: GRCF summer jobs program connecting youth with nonprofits

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we highlight the Youth Summer Jobs Program of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Katelyn Sandor and Roberta King...

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KaBOOM! and Amway partnered again on June 8 for D.A. Blodgett - St. John's

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's has been building "homes and hope" for children since 1887. The nonprofit organization, which provides services such as adoption and foster care, has wanted a playground for years. They received a surprise...

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Red Cross to host World Refugee Day Arts and Food Festival

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

On June 23, the American Red Cross will host World Refugee Day Arts and Food Festival at First Place Parking Lot. Although World Refugee Day takes place on June 20, Grand Rapids celebrates it on the Saturday before or after. This is the fourth year...

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Eve to host Sundress Social for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

On June 28, Eve (located at The B.O.B.) will host a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event, called Sundress Social, is the second edition of their quarterly women’s night out event series. Twenty percent of admissions collected at...

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A Watershed Moment: Catherine's Health Center and the journey to LEED certification

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NEWS

Sometimes referred to as a “free clinic,” the nonprofit Catherine’s Health Center provides healthcare for patients without insurance. When it opened in 1996, it was a nurse-run clinic in the basement of St. Alphonsus...

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