The Rapidian | Keeping local news local in Grand Rapids, MI

Literacy Backpack Program links teachers, parents, students, curriculum

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Weekly themed backpacks help kindergarteners and parents engage with classroom material

Free HIV Testing Day at Planned Parenthood on June 27

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health centers offering FREE HIV Testing by appointment on Thursday, June 27, for National HIV Testing Day.

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Help Us Make Summer Memories

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

What's your favorite summer memory?

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Armentality designs classes intended to build trust, connection, joy

Submitted 06-20-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Laura Armenta is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone, whether through the physical act of dance or experiencing dance itself.

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Bullying Can Hurt Children

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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The wrong crowd to the right crowd: young people work together for positive impact

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young activist Duke Turley works with youth and seeks to provide alternatives to the lifestyles that young people sometimes fall into in Grand Rapids.

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Self- made Foremost Barbershop wants to hang out

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

New barbershop with an old-time feel wants to be an easy, comfortable place for men to get their hair cut.

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Green Wagon Farm grows goodness together

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Chad and Heather Anderson grow food and relationships with care at Green Wagon Farm. They specialize in micro greens, a variety of vegetables and herbs.

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