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AUDIO: Tree knocked down by wind in NW

Submitted 10-07-2009 under NEWS

Denise Cheng for Kurt Stolzman: Kurt called into The Rapidian office at 8:26 a.m. this morning to report that the dead walnut tree in front of his house had been blown down by last night's strong winds. The walnut tree is about 50 feet tall,...

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Happy Endings Thanks to Carol's Ferals

Submitted 10-03-2009 under NEWS

After six weeks of separation, Sugar the cat was happily reunited with her owner.  This may not have been possible without the help of a caring bystander, Sugar's microchip, and Carol's Ferals.  This was the first time Sugar had ever...

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Demonstration To Count The Cost

Submitted 10-03-2009 under NEWS

Despite rainy weather a crowd of about 15 gathered in Heartside Park today to protest the ongoing Occupation of Afghanistan. Organizer Stelle Slootmaker said Its been 8 years since the US began bombing Afghanistan in retaliation for 9/11, too many...

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Road Racing Jones: Don Kern, Director Metro Health G.R. Marathon

Submitted 10-01-2009 under NEWS

This periodic feature of The Rapidian will reveal the road racing jonesing* of Grand Rapidians. My record is doing four marathons in a month. Usually it is at least one. I've run a least one marathon every month for 79 consecutive months. I never...

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ArtPrize: Breathing Room

Submitted 09-30-2009 under NEWS

Artist and GVSU Professor, Deanna Morse, used the LV Eberhard Center building as a drive-in movie theatre for her video installation "breathing room".

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Run Local: Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

Submitted 09-30-2009 under NEWS

If you’ve not already completed a 20-mile training run, then it isn’t likely you’re up for a fall marathon. But, if you’re still in the selection mode regarding the big 26.2, here are a few reasons to choose the October 18 Metro Health Grand Rapids...

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2009 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run

Submitted 09-24-2009 under NEWS

At last Sunday's 2009 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run, runners followed scenic 5K and 10-mile routes along the Grand River and across several downtown bridges.  In the morning sunlight, observant athletes got early glimpses of ArtPrize entries...

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GRFD Makes Quick Trip to Tamarack

Submitted 09-23-2009 under NEWS

The Grand Rapid Fire Department was called to 1125 Tamarack NW at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night due to smoke coming from the residence. According to neighbors, something was forgotten on the stove. Firefighters were on scene for less than...

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Eastown Street Fair 2009

Submitted 09-19-2009 under NEWS

For the last 36 years Eastown has turned Wealthy street from Atlas to Lake Drive into a cultural mecca, this year they've out done themselves. Organized by the Eastown Community Association, local business, restauraunts, artist and musicians get...

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Park(ing) Day 2009: A photo essay

Submitted 09-18-2009 under NEWS

The annual event known as Park(ing) Day originated with the artist collective Rebar in San Francisco in 2005 as a means for drawing attention to the need for public, green space in the city. Groups of artists and activists fed meters while...

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