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Catalyst Radio: racial equity in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-21-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Kyle Lim, project coordinator for Grand Rapids Urban League, on local issues of urban development and racial equity.

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Grand Rapids' Third Regiment played important role in Civil War

Submitted 03-17-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

At least 4, 214 Kent County men served in the American Civil War and were recognized for their high skill level by both General Kearney and Major General Pope.

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Winner of three Jammie Awards, Lady Ace Boogie, shares her journey to 'Feel Good Music'

Submitted 03-11-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The local rap artist Lady Ace Boogie closed out the show at the WYCE Jammies. She shares how love, hard work and toilets brought her to where she is now.

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GRFC soccer team explodes onto the scene in Midtown's Houseman Field

Submitted 03-10-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Football Club is preparing to begin its second year, following a wildly successful inaugural season in 2015, with even higher hopes for the 2016 season.

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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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Corner Record Shop defies digital revolution

Submitted 02-19-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Most businesses desperately try to stay ahead of the curve. Corner Record Shop in Grandville has found success by doing the opposite.

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Ralston Bowles, Jammies Legacy Award 2016 recipient, talks music, community

Submitted 02-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Musician Ralston Bowles has been called the godfather of West Michigan's folk scene. Now he's being formally recognized for it with a Legacy Award at this Friday's Jammies.

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Catalyst Radio: learning more about the local Sikh community

Submitted 02-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Rishi Makkar, a local business owner and follower of the Sikh religion, about misunderstanding and violence toward the Sikh community, and how we can overcome that fear and hatred by breaking bread with one another.

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Catalyst Radio: Carol's Ferals

Submitted 01-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Michele Fife speaks with Carol Manos of Carol's Ferals, a West Michigan feline trap-neuter-return and adoption program, on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.

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Food Bank helps hunger-relief agencies amplify impact

Submitted 01-13-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Hundreds of local food pantries and after-school programs have a hidden connection: Feeding America West Michigan.

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