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The City of Grand Rapids hopes to get social with you

Submitted 05-23-2012 under NEWS

Part of the five year transformation plan, leaders look to social media to keep you abreast of the latest and greatest.

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Transplant Games of America to come to GVSU this July

Submitted 05-21-2012 under NEWS

With over 112,000 people in America awaiting transplant, raising awareness for organ donation registry is paramount to the organizers of the Transplant Games.

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Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth

Submitted 05-18-2012 under NEWS

Kids Food Basket provides nearly 4,800 youth a take-home dinner each weekday.

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A Watershed Moment: National sustainable business conference comes to Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-16-2012 under NEWS

On today’s episode Elissa Hillary, Executive Director of Local First, discusses the upcoming tenth annual BALLE Conference

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Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS

Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.

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Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS

As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.

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Amway + KaBOOM! = new playground for D.A. Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NEWS

On June 8th, three organizations join forces to construct a playground for the kids of D.A. Blodgett-St. John's.

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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Local winery showcases fine vintages at Reserve restaurant for the new Michigan Wine Month in April

Submitted 05-05-2012 under NEWS

As part of April’s new Michigan Wine Month, signed into effect this year by Gov. Rick Snyder to celebrate Michigan’s many wines and flourishing wine industry, Bowers Harbor Vineyards offered a tasting of two of their specialty wines through various vintages coming straight out of Michigan soil.

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Mural in the works at Harrison Park School

Submitted 05-02-2012 under NEWS

Two artists are helping students paint a mural at Harrison Park School.

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