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Kaufman Interfaith Institute introduces "Year of Interfaith Friendship" for 2018

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

Followers of multiple religions will be able to engage in community events ranging from movie screenings, book clubs, restaurant gatherings and others

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Grand Rapids Community College celebrates 10th annual Creating Connections Breakfast

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

The annual event brought donors and recipients together to experience the tangible results of scholarships.

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Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian dives into Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

In this episode of Catalyst Radio, The Rapidian interviews Stacy Stout and Erica Soto, of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit planning team. The Summit will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

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The mystery lot of 269 Garfield SW

Submitted 02-15-2018 under NEWS

In September of 1965 a house on the city's west side sank into a sinkhole. Years after the sinking the land still sits empty. What is the story behind the property at 269 Garfield SW?

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Examining the U.S. Defense Budget: An expert speaks in G.R. on February 19

Submitted 02-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series on Feb. 19 examines the U.S. Defense Budget. Are we getting "the right bang for our bucks"?

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Local environmental groups react to Governor Snyder's refusal to shut down Line 5

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Water Protectors, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council and The Sierra Club call for immediate shut down of controversial pipeline

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A new kind of community garden

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Introducing a new model for community gardens and urban food growing called The Sharing Garden.

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Residents complain they have to ask for backyard chickens, firepits but developers could bypass public hearings

Submitted 02-13-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission wants to make changes to a city ordinance allowing 'by right development" eliminating neighborhood input.

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Artist feature from UICA: Curt Ikens

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Curt Ikens created new work for this solo show. Ikens' recent work grapples with diverse issues such as environmental sustainability, the awkward merging of Eastern and Western cultures, historicism, and child labor.

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Creating a community for those affected by rare disease

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

On March 3, 2018, Calvin College and the Rare Disease Research Group will hold the first Rare Disease Symposium.

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