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Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Jon Dunn

Submitted 06-29-2012 under NEWS

Rapidian reporter Jon Dunn is getting to know his new home town while covering city government.

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Michigan senators support clean air for kids

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

In February of this year, the EPA introduced new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to better protect the health of our children. This month, both Michigan Senators - Stabenow and Levin - voted to protect those important mercury standards.

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Food beat discusses food reviews over Silver Spork dinner

Submitted 06-22-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian food beat reporters met Tuesday night and discussed upcoming food reviews and activities. Silver Spork owner Molly Clauhs sat down with us to talk about her food truck.

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Residents upset over fireworks may see relief

Submitted 06-19-2012 under NEWS

New proposed ordinance would put some power back in hands of local officials.

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City Comptroller proposes eliminating elected position: her own

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NEWS

Voters may get the chance to decide the fate of Comptroller position this November.

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Food truck debate rages on

Submitted 06-14-2012 under NEWS

Neither side leaves satisfied as commissions try to balance concerns over food trucks in the city.

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Abortion the hot topic at city commission meeting

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NEWS

A push to further define the types of abortion allowed under city healthcare plans falls flat.

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Mayor Heartwell returns for June edition of live call-in show

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.

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War on women rally attendees, organizers, performers discuss motivations, involvement

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

Overview of the war on women rally, organizers discuss successes, motivations.

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Food trucks I'd love to see in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION

In hopes of a "yes" vote on June 12 from our Grand Rapids City Commission for food trucks in our city, I came up with some suggestions of carts and trucks I'd love to see in our city.

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