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Faith perspectives on Occupy Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

OccupyGR set up camp at Fountain Street Church last year renewing a dialogue on the confluence of faith and social change. Though much discussion has been generated regarding Christianity and the movement, relatively little attention has been given to other faiths.

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Rain barrel season is here

Submitted 05-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Stormwater pollution is the biggest environmental threat in West Michigan, rain barrels provide a key solution.

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Food access crisis affects Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

As food becomes more convenient through TV dinners and hot pockets sold at convenience stores, access to healthy food has become more dispersed, creating areas called food deserts.

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Catalyst Radio: Buttermilk Jamboree to feature local musicians, honor legends

Submitted 05-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Nonprofit co-op Circle Pines Center puts on second annual Buttermilk Jamboree music festival June 8-10, with slate of local, regional and nation musicians.

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Less than 1,200 days remain in city transformation

Submitted 05-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With $32 million dollars of your money, city leaders look for ways to cut costs but ultimately serve you better.

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Six months of Awesome

Submitted 05-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Awesome Foundation continues to reach out to Grand Rapids, seeking to add value to the community.

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Poet/writer Ann Voskamp plants a purposeful life

Submitted 04-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Writer Ann Voskamp, presenter at last week's Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College, shares her thoughts on slowing down, embracing life and growing gratitude.

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Poet Li-Young Lee speaks at Calvin College

Submitted 04-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, April 20, poet Li-Young Lee spoke at Calvin College during the Festival of Faith and Writing.

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Community spreads the word for The Rapidian's first fund drive

Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

As the word spreads all over the internet, we're capturing it all here in one place-see who's talking about our first fund drive and what they're saying about us!

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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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