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MSU Club of West Michigan hosts GRPS students at Spartan football game

Submitted 09-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

MSU club of West Michigan brings GRPS students from three different elementary schools to attend a Michigan State football game on September 10.

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Interfaith service promotes unity and honors 9/11 victims

Submitted 09-12-2011 under NEWS

Local clergy from a variety of religious traditions honor lives lost and celebrate unity.

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Westminster Presbyterian Church marks 150 years with dedication of new cornerstone

Submitted 09-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The congregation gathered on 9/11/11 to dedicate a cornerstone commemorating 150 years in Grand Rapids.

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Hunger Challenge: Day 7

Submitted 09-12-2011 under OPINION

Day 7 is the end of the road for the challenge. I revisit the grocery store and share some food for thought.

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Hunger Challenge: Day 5

Submitted 09-10-2011 under OPINION

I spent the day with a spending limit of $4.37 and a couple dollar menus.

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Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian's ABCs of ArtPrize

Submitted 09-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rapidian editor Holly Bechiri interviewed about the "ABCs of ArtPrize coverage," from the critical to the light-hearted as she invites the community to share thoughts on art, ArtPrize and GR culture.

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Hunger Challenge: Day 4

Submitted 09-09-2011 under OPINION

Day 4 I get pretty run-down. I fall asleep at my computer on two occasions and get a little sick. It's getting tough, folks.

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A better food system begins on the farm

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

Food and Water Watch is working in Grand Rapids to help enact the Fair Farm Rules--rules that would level the playing field for small farm owners and work towards a more sustainable food system.

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Help for Marriages in Crisis

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

The story of Julie and Tony, participants of Retrouvaille, which is a marriage intervention program with a proven 80% success rate.

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Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

The first S-Curve was not on 131, but at Canal Street and Pearl in downtown Grand Rapids.

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