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Catalyst Radio: Michigan Abolitionist Project working to end sex slavery, labor trafficking

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio features the Michigan Abolitionist Project centered here in Grand Rapids. Julie Slagter, executive director, talks...

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Nourish Organic Market continues to expand offerings

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NEWS

Nearly a year ago, Sheri Rop made the transition from selling local and artisan food online to opening a storefront on Wealthy Street. What began as a small endeavor including just her and someone to help has blossomed into an ever-growing food...

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Mayor Heartwell returns for June edition of live call-in show

Submitted 06-04-2012 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....

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War on women rally attendees, organizers, performers discuss motivations, involvement

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

On May 24 nearly 400 people gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids to unite for the “War on Women” rally. This event was held in collaboration with local organizations that seek equality for people in the West...

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Catalyst Radio: CBI addresses issues of punishment and restorative justice

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW We feature in this episode of Catalyst Radio the nonprofit Crossroads Bible Institute – a prisoner mentoring ministry that provides reentry...

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The many arts of Festival of the Arts

Submitted 05-31-2012 under NEWS

This Friday at 11:45 a.m., Grand Rapids will start its annual  Festival of the Arts. This will be the 43rd year in a row the city has done this celebratory weekend dedicated to the arts. The festival will feature a Regional Art Competition, art...

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A Watershed Moment: Monitoring wind on Lake Michigan

Submitted 05-30-2012 under NEWS

On this week’s episode we hear from Dr. Erik Nordman, Professor of Natural Resource Management at Grand Valley State University and West Michigan Environmental Action Council Board President as he talks about a new wind monitoring buoy that...

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The City of Grand Rapids hopes to get social with you

Submitted 05-23-2012 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids is in the midst of a transformation. With five years worth of a temporary tax hike totaling $32 million dollars, they're hoping to overhaul the city's business plan top to bottom. They say a more fiscally responsible...

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Transplant Games of America to come to GVSU this July

Submitted 05-21-2012 under NEWS

To qualify for the Transplant Games of America you must have either undergone transplant surgery six months prior to the games and be in a healthy condition, or be a living donor. This year the games will take place from the 28th to the 31st of July...

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Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth

Submitted 05-18-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we learn what it takes for Kid’s Food Basket to feed nearly 4,800 kids dinner each weekday. Our...

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