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Glance at the Past - The First Art Museum

Submitted 04-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

The first home of the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the failed venture of Port Sheldon have an interesting historical connection.

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The dirt on disposable diapers

Submitted 04-23-2012 under OPINION

Parents' choices have big impacts on the environment. Local children's store, Hopscotch, dishes on the realities of cloth diapering versus disposables.

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Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser

Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids joins more than 55 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada in Dining Out For Life® event.

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Join us!

Submitted 04-23-2012 under OPINION

Take a look at this short video of members of the Rapidian community, urging us to join them in supporting The Rapidian.

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Baxter Greenhouse Initiative: Growing more than greens

Submitted 04-22-2012 under NEWS

Baxter Community Center is opening its first ever greenhouse for the growing season. Through the Greenhouse Initiative, they're raising awareness about urban agriculture and educating the community about gardening and nutrition.

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Comparing the gyros of Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION

I taste test the Gyros made by six local pita places.

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In praise of story

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NEWS

Local author Gary Schmidt inaugurates national literature festival.

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TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization, is holding its 2nd fundraiser with The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am, featuring Jesse Fick, BangCrush, Seng, Bermudas, DJ DigiMark, and a Drag Show.

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The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates Earth Day

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Children Museum helps families learn about Earth Day together while having fun.

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Catalyst Radio: Holistic Moms Network connecting parents embracing healthy ways of life

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new Grand Rapids area chapter of HMN offers education and support for families who take a holistic approach to raising children.

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