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Catalyst Radio: Migrant Legal Aid

Submitted 11-09-2018 under NEWS

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Catalyst Radio: Civic engagement is a responsibility

Submitted 11-05-2018 under NEWS

Host Cindy Kamp Welcomes Cathy Haan and Doug Koopman of Voters Not Politicians to discuss Civic Engagement and the upcoming 2018 midterm election.

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Cosplayers, fans to descend upon DeVos Place for Grand Rapids Comic Con

Submitted 10-30-2018 under NEWS

Every year, the DeVos Place hosts the Grand Rapids Comic Con, an event where thousands of cosplayers and fans of various shows, movies, books and more come together to celebrate their fandoms and art forms. This year, the event begins on November...

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Catalyst Radio: Rapidian Recap Show

Submitted 10-26-2018 under NEWS

Managing Editor Kiran Sood Patel and Community Engagement Specialist Elizabeth Rogers Droulliard of The Rapidian recap the highlighted features of the month on the community journalism news site therapidian.org.

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GRPS parent group sponsors school board candidate forum

Submitted 10-22-2018 under NEWS

On Wednesday, October 24, the Parent Teacher Community Council (PTCC) at Congress Elementary School will be hosting a forum for the candidates for the Grand Rapids Board of Education on the November 6, 2018, ballot. The forum will take place from 6...

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Catalyst Radio: Center for Community Transformation

Submitted 10-19-2018 under NEWS

Host John Williamson welcomes Amanda Jones, Community Engagement Specialist with Center for Community Transformation that serves the West Michigan 49507 area.

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Triennial Interfaith Dialogue will explore whether religious identities are what unites or divides us

Submitted 10-19-2018 under NEWS

Since 1989, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute has been working to promote understanding and respect among different faith groups in West Michigan. Their Triennial Dialogue happens every three years and serves as an eye-opening conversation that...

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In board chair's absence, public allowed back into Kent County board chambers

Submitted 10-12-2018 under NEWS

The public was allowed into the Kent County chambers again on Thursday, October 12, 2018 for the monthly Board of Commission meeting. It was the quarterly evening meeting held at 6 p.m., instead of the usual 8:30 a.m. Board Chair, Commissioner Jim...

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Photo gallery: Cosecha GR walks to Lansing for immigrant rights

Submitted 10-11-2018 under NEWS

Over forty people with Movimiento Cosecha GR left Grand Rapids on Friday, October 5, 2018 and made a historic sixty-five mile march advocating for drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants. The walkers also included members from the Bronson...

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Catalyst Radio: Gilda's Club GR

Submitted 10-08-2018 under NEWS

Host Cindy Kamp welcomes Wendy Wigger, President for Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids and Gilda’s LaughFest. Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is a nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional healthcare to children and adults living with disease (...

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