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Lovin' the hubbub over senior lipdub

Submitted 07-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Participants in word's first-ever all-senior lipdub relish newfound spotlight. Article highlights local, national, and international interest in their music video project.

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Heartside goes to London! Almost…

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Heartside goes to London! Almost…

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Catalyst Radio: The Network celebrates its second annual Network Neighborhood Bash tomorrow

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Drew Stoppels, who began the street fair tradition last year, joins us in studio with a preview of the event tomorrow as well as explaining the climate in West Michigan for LGBTQ rights.

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MLK Students Take First Place in Community Leadership Contest

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

MLK Leadership Academy students recently received a number of awards from Circle Theatre's Community Leadership Contest.

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Why it matters: The power of words and the importance of our stories

Submitted 07-14-2011 under OPINION

We all have stories to tell and information to share: telling our stories well is as important as the information we have to share within them.

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Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Derrick Hollowell, artist, musician and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape him, either. Derrick talks about art,

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University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years

Submitted 07-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Residents and staff of Clark Retirement Community celebrated the world's first-ever senior center lipdub with a premiere screening on Monday, July 11.

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Sr. Barbara returns to City Connection, live Monday evening at 5pm

Submitted 07-11-2011 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Tonight is your opportunity to interact with our Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official - this episode marks the triumphent return of Sr. Barbara Hansen

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive aims to set up successful environment for refugees

Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

New organization Thrive has just joined the Grand Rapids nonprofit scene to serve refugees in the area. Find out more as Jessica Gladden shares the origins of the organization.

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ArtWorks Program Prepares Students for Creative Careers

Submitted 07-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

UICA's ArtWorks program is an innovative job training program for creative youth, ages 14 to 21. Below are three testimonials about how ArtWorks prepares students for creative careers.

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