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Local nonprofit awarded new Toyota pickup truck

Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS

Family Promise, which focuses on providing shelter and support for homeless families in Grand Rapids, collected enough Facebook votes to win the 76th vehicle given away during Toyota's "100 cars for good" competition.

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City, schools join forces to inform local citizens with We Are GR initiative

Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS

We Are GR is a print publication shared three times a year, website, Facebook page and Twitter account-all geared to inform local citizens about important City and school information while aiming to lower costs to taxpayers.

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West Michigan beer makers "hop" up to the plate

Submitted 08-01-2012 under NEWS

Organic hop farming industry grows with support from area breweries.

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Grand Rapids Public Library presents Michigan author Michael Moore

Submitted 07-30-2012 under NEWS

Michael Moore speaks at Fountain Street Church as part of the GR Reads program; discusses politics, freedom of information, being from Michigan.

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Catalyst Radio: Phoenix Society provides peer support opportunities for burn survivors

Submitted 07-27-2012 under NEWS

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors works to empower through peer support, education and advocacy.

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LEGO robotics team displays engineering skills

Submitted 07-27-2012 under NEWS

The Sharks, a four-member LEGO robotics team from Belmont, showcase their idea for a robotic solution for cleaner milk at the Grand Rapids Public Library.

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Grand Rapids composting firm to expand services

Submitted 07-27-2012 under NEWS

New Soil expands its services to areas such as Muskegon, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Fruitport.

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Start Garden holds inaugural Update Night

Submitted 07-26-2012 under NEWS

Update Night enlightens public to area entrepreneurship, with updates from funded projects and the possibility for more funding to be awarded at the event.

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Taste of Grand Rapids showcases local restaurants, hosts barbeque competition

Submitted 07-26-2012 under NEWS

This Friday and Saturday at John Ball Park, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment will host the annual event that honors local dishes.

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A Watershed Moment: Stopping stormwater runoff

Submitted 07-25-2012 under NEWS

On this week’s episode, we hear from Anthony Puzzuoli, Community Service Coordinator at West Michigan Environmental Action Council, as he discusses the role of rain barrels in curbing runoff.

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