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Record set for fifth annual Active Commute Week kicking off Monday

Submitted 06-15-2016 under NEWS

The Rapid is encouraging riders to tune up their bikes, dust off their running/walking shoes or purchase a Rapid bus pass because Active Commute Week starts on June 20. Beginning Monday and continuing through Friday, June 24, commuters of all ages,...

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New record set for 5th Annual Active Commute Week that kicks off Monday

Submitted 06-15-2016 under NEWS

Grand Rapids 5th Annual Commute week has already set a new attendance record for local business participation, including The Rapid and at least 30 employers whose companies or organizations have enrolled in the 2016 event that kicks off Monday. The...

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New record set for 5th Annual Active Commute Week that kicks off Monday

Submitted 06-15-2016 under NEWS

Grand Rapids 5th Annual Commute week has already set a new attendance record for local business participation, including The Rapid and at least 30 employers whose companies or organizations have enrolled in the 2016 event that kicks off Monday. The...

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Interfaith and Interwoven: Knitting for peace, justice and healing

Submitted 06-14-2016 under NEWS

Returning for a second summer, Interfaith & Interwoven: Knitting for Peace, Justice and Healing is a communitywide ministry open to all faiths, ages and skill-sets providing a space for fellowship, collaboration and creativity! The ministry...

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Oklahoman veteran finds wheelchair in West Michigan

Submitted 06-10-2016 under NEWS

When 74-year-old veteran Tony’s power wheelchair wore down and hindered his freedom, he searched everywhere for help covering the $10,000 price of a new one. After exhausting all options from insurance to local services, he discovered...

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive Refugee Support program to open new center

Submitted 06-08-2016 under NEWS

Michele Fife sits down with Dr. Jessica Gladden and Allison Loraine from Thrive Refugee Support Program as it opens a new Refugee Support Center in Kentwood. Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with...

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Vintage Street Market offers treasure-hunting opportunity for collectors, casual shoppers

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is the place to be this weekend, whether shopping for vintage goods, plants or grabbing a meal or snack inside the Market. On Sunday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can shop the season’s second...

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Mayor Bliss talks about the budget in this month's episode of City Connection.

Submitted 06-06-2016 under NEWS

This month's episode of City Connection features Mayor Rosalynn Bliss answering questions about the city of Grand Rapids' budget. The episode will also feature City Manager Greg Sundstrom, who will also discuss the city's budget. The episode will...

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East Hills unveils bicycle, pedestrian improvements

Submitted 05-31-2016 under NEWS

Eat. Shop. Rock. kicks off this week in East Hills on Thursday, June 2nd in front of ICCF, 920 Cherry St. SE from 6-9 p.m. Join in on the family-friendly fun with free music provided by The Bootstrap Boys and Valentiger. Brewery Vivant beer is...

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Advocates Say Community Cats Require Community Response

Submitted 05-23-2016 under NEWS

While springtime typically invokes excitement for gardening, barbecues and perhaps a toss of the frisbee in the warming weather, in the Midtown neighborhood springtime is also kitten time and a reminder about who really rules the roost in this...

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