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Catalyst Radio: Tom Burke is finding out if his speech is free

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NEWS

Local writer says he's targeted by FBI, federal grand jury for his political activity.

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Central District Cyclery brings bike shop convenience downtown

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NEWS

"Spinfully good" new bike shop offers maintenance and rentals as well as ordinary and custom build bikes to downtown cyclists.

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Festival of Faith and Writing aims to offer encouragement to hopeful writers

Submitted 03-29-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College's Festival of Faith and Writing runs April 19-21, bringing in dozens of contemporary writers.

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Trash Talk: Controversy sparks over new solid waste management plan

Submitted 03-27-2012 under NEWS

County and private industry are at odds over where the area's trash should end up.

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GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change

Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS

Students, artists and hip-hop musicians are working together on Saturday, March 31st with a common goal: raising money to help send girls in rural Sub-Saharan regions of Africa to school.

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A Watershed Moment: Stormwater management in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS

On this episode of A Watershed Moment, Grand Rapids Drain Commissioner Bill Byl explains stormwater management and how it impacts West Michigan.

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Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS

WAR is in 31 countries, working to give women safe havens and financial independence. A benefit race on May 18 will help fund work in Central America

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Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

The Spring Tree and Shrub Sale aims to make it easy and affordable for residents to help with the goal of 40 percent tree cover in Grand Rapids.

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The making of our city budget

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

Sparked by the decisions of City Commissioners, the politics beat explores how budget decisions are made for Grand Rapids employees

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Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom's Wine, Women & Song is March 22

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

MomsBloom March 22 event supports programs to help families with newborns

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