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Fair Housing Center presents "Not a Genuine Black Man"

Submitted 07-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

"Not a Genuine Black Man" is a powerful personal account that touches on several issues including the devastating impact of housing discrimination and racism.

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Catalyst Radio: State of Opportunity radio project examines poverty in Michigan

Submitted 07-20-2012 under NEWS

Grand Rapids-based radio journalist Dustin Dwyer is part of a three-year project addressing poverty and opportunity in the state.

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In the battle for pad thai dominance, Angel's reigns supreme

Submitted 07-20-2012 under OPINION

In this food tasting experiment, three different chicken pad thai dishes from three downtown restaurants were tried. Several categories featuring common elements of each dish were created to judge the differences between each resaturant.

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Tonja's story: former adult learner graduates college with awards

Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Tonja shared her story after successfully moving on to receive a college education after participating in the program.

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First annual BioBlitz to record all living species at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join Blandford Nature Center for their very first BioBlitz!

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The Koh Kohs - "Darlin' "

Submitted 07-18-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

Submitted 07-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

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Picturesque gallery passes 100 photos, seeks contributors and voters

Submitted 07-18-2012 under OPINION

Halfway through our summer Picturesque contest in collaboration with MLive, the gallery holds many captured moments of summer. There's still two weeks left for our readers to determine the winning photo with their votes!

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Safety officials see increase in fireworks-related fires

Submitted 07-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Salatka and Captain Peter McWatters advise on the dangers of fireworks and ignition sources in drought-like conditions.

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My Story Through Art: exhibit showcases art by foster care youth

Submitted 07-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Stop by the Inner City Christian Federation on August 14, 2012 6:30-8:00 p.m. to see an exhibit of work created by local youth.

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