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Glance at the Past - Electric Light Baths

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

1903, the Electric Light Bath made it's first appearance in Grand Rapids

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Glance at the Past - Deadly Diseases

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Secretary Wilson's 1898 Board of Health report summarizes the types of diseases and number of deaths among Grand Rapids populace.

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Glance at the Past - Chinese Restaurants

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

This episode shares the story of Chan Hoy and his quest to bring Chinese food to Grand Rapids for the first time ever in 1902.

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Teen volunteers tackling trail project in honor of National Volunteer Week

Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

In honor of National Volunteer Week, The Land Conservancy and30 local high school students are working together tomorrow to improve the Brower Lake Nature Preserve on Saturday.

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At least one fatality reported in Fulton Heights house fire

Submitted 04-14-2011 under NEWS

Rescue workers were called to house fire in Fulton Heights, there appears to be at least one fatality in addition to a reports of an infant suffering from smoke inhalation.

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Educating adults plants seeds of hope

Submitted 04-12-2011 under NEWS

Plaza Comunitaria opens its doors to Latino adults who would like to earn their high school diplomas from their home countries.

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Educar adultos es sembrar esperanza

Submitted 04-12-2011 under NEWS

La Plaza Comunitaria abre sus puertas para adultos Latinos que desean obtener títulos de bachillerato de sus propios países.

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Amway brings Miss America 2011 to Boys & Girls Clubs

Submitted 04-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

Amway brings Miss America 2011 to Steil Boys & Girls Club for a fun event full of colorful balloons, shamrocks, and lots of dreams coming true.

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Literacy Center of West Michigan Student Spotlight: Rose Mayan

Submitted 04-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rose Mayan Shares Her Story On How the Literacy Center Has Helped Improve Her English Writing and Reading Skills

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Cesar E. Chavez Social Justice March educates community members

Submitted 04-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Cesar E. Chavez Social Justice March highlighted ways in which literacy education promotes employment equity.

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