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Voters vote to keep Grand Rapids Metro area moving

Submitted 11-09-2017 under NEWS

Property owners in the six cities that provide The Rapid service will continue to pay a tax to support the bus system for the next twelve years. The transit millage renewal passed Tuesday, November 7th with a 61 percent ‘yes’ vote....

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Transit union president talks contract disputes with The Rapid

Submitted 10-31-2017 under NEWS

It has been over two years that members of the Amalgamated Transit Union local 836 in Grand Rapids, Michigan have been working without a contract. John Rothwell sat down with union president RiChard Jackson to discuss the issues that ATU 836...

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Local fundraising association announces honorees for 2017 celebration

Submitted 10-25-2017 under NEWS

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. For thirty years the West Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has celebrated the endless...

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Prepare to be enchanted by "Wicked" Witches of Oz

Submitted 10-23-2017 under NEWS

Before Dorothy ever landed in Oz, the witches had lives of their own. Offering an innovative perspective, "Wicked" will forever change how you think of the classic tale. Who you thought was the villain will become the character you will...

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Cultura Collective commemorates Roosevelt Park neighborhood at ArtPrize Nine

Submitted 10-09-2017 under NEWS

An old church, an industrial warehouse, and a white clapboard house. This unusual collection of buildings, located on a vacant stretch of 333 Rumsey St. SW, formed a venue for ArtPrize Nine.   Since ArtPrize officially ended on October 8, a...

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Community responds to 'Why These Finalists? Part 2'

Submitted 10-05-2017 under NEWS

Art critics discussed 'Why These Finalists? Part 2' at the ArtPrize Studio at the ArtPrize Hub Tuesday night, October 3, 2017 on 41 Sheldon Boulevard SE in front of a live audience. The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience...

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ArtPrize 2017 top 20 finalist "Lux Maximus" interview with the artist

Submitted 10-03-2017 under NEWS

ArtPrize juxtaposes expert juror selection with what moves and inspires people whose personal exploration of artistic expression may not have extended beyond crayons and coloring books, rewarding artists that touch the hearts and ignite the...

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Sunny weather, large crowds make HopCat, WYCE Blue Bridge Music Festival a success

Submitted 10-02-2017 under NEWS

Unlike last year, when rain, wind, and cold weather dampened attendance, this year sunny skies and warm temperatures brought thousands of music and art lovers to the Blue Bridge Music Festival over two days to listen to the eight bands competing for...

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Boston Square residents shut down AmplifyGR vote

Submitted 09-29-2017 under NEWS

Shouts of "No!" and "Give him the mic!" could be heard at the AmplifyGR meeting last night at Hope Academy, a charter school near Madison and Burton. The meeting was one in a series hosted by AmplifyGR. AmplifyGR is a non-profit...

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Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Steve Fridsma at ArtPrize 9

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience members after the Jurors' Shortlist event to get their reactions with the help of Community Journalist, Jim Moreno and Cameraman, Brandon Cooley. ArtPrize Team Leader for Monroe Community...

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