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Remembering Vudu - Victoria Upton 6/22/1955 - 9/5/2018

Submitted 09-12-2018 under NEWS

She was a fierce supporter of the arts, local business and social equity who impacted the lives of many in her community.

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Lessons in nature: Educators learn to bring the outdoors in the classroom

Submitted 09-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

For the last 10 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has utilized the ANR program to immerse Michigan teachers in wildlife and outdoors-related activities.

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Many adoptees have deep pain from trauma of being separated from their first families

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

Adoptees Connect ~ Grand Rapids is part of a national movement with chapters across the country and beyond. This is an oasis for all adult adoptees to come and share their version of adoption. Kyleigh Vander Well-Pierre writes about her journey here.

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Grand Rapids Symphony will remember philanthropist Rich DeVos at season-opening concerts Friday, Saturday

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

Philanthropist Rich DeVos will be remembered with remarks and special music at the Grand Rapids Symphony's season-opening concerts Sept. 14-15.

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Veterans Upward Bound supports veterans with their educational, career goals

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

An introduction to Veterans Upward Bound, a program supporting veterans with their educational and/or career goals.

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SORT stations help WMEAC, ArtPrize divert waste from landfill

Submitted 09-11-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

SORT stations are designed to make it easy for users to properly dispose of trash and recyclabes. WMEAC staff say the stations will help build a more educated public.

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City Connection: Water quality issues, Mayor's River Cleanup discussed during episode

Submitted 09-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

Wendy Ogilvie from LGROW discusses water quality issues in Grand Rapids, the Mayor’s river cleanup project, and restore the rapids efforts.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Genetic editing

Submitted 09-10-2018 under OPINION

A recent BBC article suggested that modifying human DNA by editing human embryos ought to be permitted by UK law. What does the Ethics and Religion Talk Panel think?

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Festival of the Arts announces honorary co-chairs for 50th year

Submitted 09-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

Festival of the Arts announces its honorary co-chairs for the event’s 50th year – Glenn Del Vecchio, Executive Director for Grand Rapids Ballet and James Sofranko, the new Artistic Director for Grand Rapids Ballet. The two were selected to celebrate the link to the very first Festival of the Arts.

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Catalyst Radio: River City Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices

Submitted 09-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Find out more in this episode of Catalyst Radio.

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