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Family Hope Foundation provides relief for Grand Rapids families

Submitted 04-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article features Keagan, a 4 year-old boy living with physical disabilities who received a therapy grant from Family Hope Foundation in Grand Rapids.

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GR Chamber & Davenport partner to bring tuition discount to members and dependents

Submitted 04-18-2011 under NONPROFITS

Employees of Chamber member companies - and their dependents - can now get discounted tuition at Davenport Univeristy

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National Record Store Day is here again

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NEWS

Audiophiles, listen up! Vetigo Music is celebrating National Record Store Day this Saturday with live bands, DJs and specials.

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Glance at the Past - Electric Light Baths

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

1903, the Electric Light Bath made it's first appearance in Grand Rapids

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Glance at the Past - Deadly Diseases

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Secretary Wilson's 1898 Board of Health report summarizes the types of diseases and number of deaths among Grand Rapids populace.

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Glance at the Past - Chinese Restaurants

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

This episode shares the story of Chan Hoy and his quest to bring Chinese food to Grand Rapids for the first time ever in 1902.

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Slow down for Slow Art Day this Saturday, April 16, 2011

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NEWS

Slow Art Day is happening in Grand Rapids on Saturday, April 16, 2011

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All the cool Mayors are wearing it

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell stopped by Wealthy Theatre to model our newly arrived Centennial apparel! Mayor Heartwell is a special advisor to the Wealthy Theatre Centennial Sustainability C

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Teen volunteers tackling trail project in honor of National Volunteer Week

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

In honor of National Volunteer Week, The Land Conservancy and30 local high school students are working together tomorrow to improve the Brower Lake Nature Preserve on Saturday.

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Running the RIver Bank

Submitted 04-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

34th Annual River Bank Run to be held Saturday, May 14th. This article gives specific details for the event as well as reasons why Rapidians should attend, whether running or cheering from the side.

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