Grand Rapids

Women's Symposium to tackle gender roles, environmental issues

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS

The Women and Environment Symposium, a one day event designed to inform participants on gender issues and environmental concerns, will cover environmental justice, healthy homes and family health, inclusion and localizing food.

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Story Matters: Wayne Rietberg describes old organ at Neland Ave. CRC

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NONPROFITS

Wayne Rietberg shares memories of his grandmother playing the old pump organ at Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church.

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Mayor Heartwell responds to citizen concerns on police relations, street plowing, fracking

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

This month's live open forum included a conversation about the 12 point plan.

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Story Matters: Loutisha Patterson recalls coming to Grand Rapids in 1973

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Loutisha Patterson remembers visiting Grand Rapids when her husband applied for a job at Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church.

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Story Matters: Marcia Rose describes attending Blodgett nursing program

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Marcia Rose talks about her time at Blodgett and her experiences in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Grand Rapids weighs in on free community college proposal

Submitted 01-30-2015 under NEWS

Community college administrators, GRCC students, and politicians respond to President Barack Obama's idea to provide federal and state funding to cover the first two years of college education for all American citizens.

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Catalyst Radio: Tax Credit Coalition to offer financial assistance information at Saturday fair

Submitted 01-30-2015 under NEWS

United Way’s Kent County Tax Credit Coalition helps those trying to meet basic needs, offering free tax preparation. Show Me The Money fair on Saturday at Alger Middle School includes financial seminars.

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