Grand Rapids

Snowy Doings Within Grand Rapids Bounds

Submitted 01-09-2015 under OPINION

Enjoy our wondrous snowflake covered earth to the fullest this year!

Catalyst Radio: Chiaroscuro International Film Series begins Sunday

Submitted 01-09-2015 under NEWS

Five international films exploring the theme “generations” – many never-before shown in theaters in this country -- will be screened beginning on Jan. 11, and continuing through Mar. 8.

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Mightier than the sword

Submitted 01-08-2015 under OPINION

As an open and welcoming news source for all, empowering local residents to become citizen journalists, the news coming from Paris has hit us hard here at The Rapidian. It's also made us stronger.

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OKT responds to urban food growing debate in Muskegon

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Recently, MLive reported that Muskegon city commissioners are discussing regulating urban food growers. Here is OKT's response.

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Hideous delight of paint steals show in "Buying Friends" at UICA

Submitted 01-07-2015 under OPINION

West Michigan native Ryan Kortman's collection of over 80 works by 36 artists brings jarring and memorable work to the UICA. A collector's talk and catalogue signing at UICA is open to the public Friday, January 9 at 7 p.m.

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Food Bank marks another record-breaking year for hunger relief

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan distributed more food in 2014 than at any other time in its 34-year history.

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Design architects to share stories of Old Federal Building's transformations

Submitted 01-06-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

[CANCELLED] The Old Federal Building at pearl and Division has had many purposes over the years. A free presentation from the Grand Rapids Historical Society will

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GR Forward Thinking continues series with Theresa Reno-Weber

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Leading the discussion for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series is Chief of Performance Improvement for the office of the mayor of Louisville, Theresa Reno-Weber.

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