News

Call for contributors: Upcoming training to write, report during Artprize

Submitted 09-08-2015 under NEWS

The Rapidian will be holding a special Artprize-focused New Reporter training in mid-September and would like to see friendly faces, both old and new

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Citizens needed to fill City of Grand Rapids boards and commissions

Submitted 09-01-2015 under NEWS

City officials are specifically looking to increase the diversity in citizen boards and commissions, and is encouraging women and people of color to get involved in City governance.

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Legacy of playing together

Submitted 08-28-2015 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Symphony Musicians Association and the Grand Rapids Public Museum host a free concert.

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East Hills to celebrate new Cherry Park

Submitted 08-25-2015 under NEWS

Cherry Park has a new splash plaza, community space, stage area and a redesigned layout to increase recreation and neighbor interactions.

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Local lawyer to focus on ever-changing business aspects of marijuana law

Submitted 08-24-2015 under NEWS

In response to confusion regarding fluctuating marijuana laws in Michigan and around the country, attorney Robert Hendricks plans on launching a law practice dedicated to providing legal counsel for future marijuana business ventures.

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ArtPrize to celebrate local neighborhoods in upcoming volunteer kick-off party

Submitted 08-18-2015 under NEWS

ArtPrize, in its seventh year, added its seventh neighborhood. This prompted a focus on the seven Grand Rapids neighborhoods and their unique histories at this year's volunteer event.

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New soccer league encourages neighbors to have fun, build community

Submitted 08-18-2015 under NEWS

The GR Champions League has started its first year and the response from people who want to play on neighborhood teams has been more than organizers had even hoped for.

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