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Literacy Center Draws on Family Fun

Submitted 04-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

Families come to together for a night of fun and learning!

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Grand Rapids Public Libraries' pre-reading programs: Getting them started young

Submitted 04-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Public Libraries have their pre-reading series aimed starting children out young, including babies, with language development.

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Steelcase Team Unveils Design Ideas for Well House

Submitted 04-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Design Team from Steelcase has completed a pro bono project which will help Well House as it transitions from a shelter to permanent housing.

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Literacy Center offers current learners free course in financial literacy

Submitted 04-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

LCWM is recognizing National financial Literacy Month by offering a free course to learners

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GR Gets Bike Friendly

Submitted 04-20-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Josh Leffingwell and Tyler Doornbos have launched GR Bike Friendly, a bike lifestyle company looking to foster GR's bike community.

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Family Hope Foundation provides relief for Grand Rapids families

Submitted 04-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article features Keagan, a 4 year-old boy living with physical disabilities who received a therapy grant from Family Hope Foundation in Grand Rapids.

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GR Chamber & Davenport partner to bring tuition discount to members and dependents

Submitted 04-18-2011 under NONPROFITS

Employees of Chamber member companies - and their dependents - can now get discounted tuition at Davenport Univeristy

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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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