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The Climate Is Always on the Ballot

Submitted 10-29-2024 under NONPROFITS

With elections happening now, it is of utmost importance to keep a clear eye on the climate when voting. The GR Climate Coalition has local candidate responses available for voters to review.

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Grassroots benefit concert raises funds for family fleeing Palestine

Submitted 10-28-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Woodstock Fest at the James Russell House raised $2,603 for a Gaza-based family, blending art, music and community in Grand Rapids. This year’s lineup showcased first-timers and veteran local musicians alike.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Nashville Sensation Valerie June to Grand Rapids on November 12, 2024, on SCMC's Acoustic Café Folk Series.

Submitted 10-24-2024 under NONPROFITS

“An Evening with Valerie June” will feature a performance filled with a gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.

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Blue Bridge Lights Turn Red November 8th as Red Kettle Campaign Begins in Kent County

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NONPROFITS

Join The Salvation Army November 8th at their Red Kettle Kickoff in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Lenear, LaGrand participate in public mayoral debate 2 weeks before election

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NEWS

Senita Lenear and David LaGrand debated key issues at Wealthy Theatre, covering urban planning, equity, and housing. Hosted by The Rapidian and GRTV, the event marked their first formal debate.

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Long Road Distillers, GR's first distillery, approaches 10th anniversary as it continues local sourcing

Submitted 10-18-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Long Road was crafted within 18 months of the original inception and has stood for nine years expanding and experimenting in craft and distribution, creating deep roots in the community.

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County Commission Candidates Answer on the Kent County Food System

Submitted 10-16-2024 under NONPROFITS

The Kent County Food Policy Council asks County Candidates to share on food.

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Grand Rapids Commissioner and Mayoral Candidates Answer on our Food System

Submitted 10-16-2024 under NONPROFITS

We asked Grand Rapids candidates to share on food: this is what they said.

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Grand Rapids School Board Candidates Dish on Food

Submitted 10-16-2024 under NONPROFITS

We asked GRPS board candidates about food because students want change: here's what they said.

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Local Artist Highlight: Katya Grokhovsky

Submitted 10-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

REDIRECT: For our recent interview with Jeff Condon visit therapidian.org/local-artist-highlight-jeff-condon | Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of Ukrainian-born artist Katya Grokhovsky, the 2024-25 Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at GVSU. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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