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Adult learners from the Literacy Center of West Michigan share their writing

Submitted 02-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Learners enrolled in the Family Literacy Program at Sibley Elementary share their favorite West Side spots.

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Vox Vidorra, Lady Ace Boogie win big at Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2016 under NEWS

The 17th annual Jammie Awards continued its tradition of local music and community, awarding 20 of West Michigan's best artists.

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Catalyst Radio: music & activism, ft. Fable the Poet & Lady Ace Boogie

Submitted 02-19-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

It's WYCE Jammie Awards Day and host Katie Gordon speaks with two of the Big Night's performers - Lady Ace Boogie and Fable the Poet - on the inspiration for their music and community activism.

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Warm Up While You Wait At These 3 Local Businesses

Submitted 02-19-2016 under NONPROFITS

Hot Tips From The Rapid To Beat The Cold

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Honorees announced for the fifth annual Women and the Environment Symposium

Submitted 02-18-2016 under NONPROFITS

As of this afternoon, the WMEAC has announced the recipients of the Environmental Hidden Heroine Awards, to be presented during the fifth annual Women and the Environment Sympoisum on Wednesday, February 24.

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Ferris Coffee & Nut barista competes in USCC Brewer's Cup qualifier

Submitted 02-18-2016 under NEWS

Head barista Dan Shoup successfully prepared coffees to present to three judges to earn a spot at the U.S.Coffee Championship in April.

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Alligator wrestling act in town this week shows urgent need for ordinance

Submitted 02-18-2016 under OPINION

Can we truly consider alligator wrestling a "traveling educational exhibit?" This week, the act is on display at the Grand Rapids Boat Show

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Grand Rapids, time to get in formation

Submitted 02-16-2016 under OPINION

From my vantage point, "Formation" was a battle cry for Grand Rapids and every space like it.

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Professional development for local artists returns with full day event

Submitted 02-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

From building new communities through technology to inspiring social change through art, artists are shaping Grand Rapids and challenging how the community views art.

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Westside school to host lasagna dinner to raise funds for camp

Submitted 02-16-2016 under NEWS

Shawmut Hills 5th graders are hoping to bring together community and raise money for their annual trip to Camp Manitou-Lin with a lasagna dinner that has become a yearly event.

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