Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

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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Standing on giants - Cesar Vargas' journey to graduation

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Cesar Vargas has overcome some difficult life changes, but with the help of the Boys and Girls Club, he has successfully found his path to graduation

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Catalyst Radio: 200 volunteers to build new playground in Aberdeen Park in just six hours

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Tune in to hear about the design process with the community, purchasing equipment from the KaBoom program and how Aberdeen became the 13th park that has benefited from this partnership.

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