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Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

Exotic and Interesting: Orchid Show on display this weekend

Submitted 01-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Valley Orchid Society hosts its annual orchid show at the Gardens.

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Creston grad begins term on D.C.'s highest court

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Corinne Beckwith was appointed by President Obama to a 15-year term on the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals.

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Introducing Creston's Youth News Bureau

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Creston Neighborhood Association introduces a news bureau to give a voice to the youth of Grand Rapids

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Taking lessons from R.I.T. Music

Submitted 11-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

How "one of Grand Rapids' most respected music shops" is still thriving after 25 years.

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Cultivation through the arts

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery for November and December are Robyn Bomhof and Carol Radecki.

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Glance at the Past - Fire Bell

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Learn the story of the fire bell, now standing in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which originally called the city's volunteer firefighters for its first ten years and has had several homes since created in 1878.

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Glance at the Past - Pioneer doctor

Submitted 10-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Listen to this two minute audio recording detailing some of the trials doctors endured making house visits in the early years in Grand Rapids.

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Fork Fest 2011: Local First's moveable feast, close to home

Submitted 10-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First's Fork Fest 2011 fills Romence Gardens in the final segment of its 'Eat Local Challenge' series.

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Glance at the Past - Bridge Banquet

Submitted 10-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

When the soldiers returned from the south in 1865, Grand Rapids hosted a "welcome home" banquet for them on the only space long enough for a table to hold them all: the Pearl Street Bridge.

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Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Did you know about the Playground Association here in Grand Rapids, and the role it played with our parks and playgrounds? Listen to this two minute audio piece to find out more.

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