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Catalyst Radio: Organizers examine the success of Decriminalize GR

Submitted 11-16-2012 under NEWS

Supporters say the success of the ballot proposal to decriminalize some marijuana violations is the result of effective organizing.

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Catalyst Radio: Downtown Alliance highlights Grand Rapids' growth, activity

Submitted 11-14-2012 under NEWS

Downtown Alliance promotes efforts for Grand Rapids' events, new business activity, and provides downtown beautification.

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Jewel in our crown stepping down: Leader in sex education to retire from Planned Parenthood after 38 years

Submitted 11-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

PPWNM proudly, fondly and reluctantly bids farewell to Vice President of Education and Leadership Development Janis A. Lunquist, MA after 38 years of service. Lunquist is widely recognized as an expert in sexuality education, even appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: A Gathering of Hope

Submitted 11-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Transgender Education Collaboration is hosting a Transgender Day of Remembrance Service next Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Eastown Ministries reaches out to community

Submitted 11-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Eastown Ministries, led by Rev. Jim and Carol Carpenter, provides various Christian programs for the community.

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Brewery Vivant pulls a pint for hunger relief

Submitted 11-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

One of Grand Rapids' salient new breweries is giving a percentage of its sales to the local food bank.

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Local Elections 2012: Kent County Sheriff's candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Lawrence Stelma answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on Monday night's City Connection

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Local Elections 2012: Kent County 13th District commissioner Richard Vander Molen

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Richard Vander Molen answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in this Tuesday's elections.

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Local Elections 2012: State Representative candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Winnie Brinks, Bing Goei and Keith Allard answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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