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Preventing displacement in Heartside

Submitted 01-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

A recent Rapidian article discussing Heartside and gentrification sparked a response from Dwelling Place Executive Director Dennis Sturtevant. Sturtevant has over 37 years working in Heartside and has been Executive Director at Dwelling Place for 27 years.

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Spring semester starts at Creative Youth Center

Submitted 01-08-2016 under NONPROFITS

New Year, new adventures! At the Creative Youth Center’s end-of-session party late last year, students, staff and volunteers looked forward to the beginning of the next session, starting January 11.

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Walking the West Side: Harrison Park students share favorite spots in their own neighborhoods

Submitted 01-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

Harrison Park Elementary students share their favorite places and activities in their own neighborhoods for this second Rapidian article by students ages 7 to 13.

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Overwhelmed by medical bills, family finds help at food pantry

Submitted 12-30-2015 under NONPROFITS

Food insecurity affects one in seven people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including those with jobs.

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Santa to take calls, tweets live on Monday, December 21

Submitted 12-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

On GRTV and The Rapidian this Monday, Santa will be doing a live show so that children (of all ages!) can call or tweet their Christmas wishes.

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Special guests visit Mayor Heartwell's last City Connection

Submitted 12-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

A special farewell City Connection was held for Mayor Heartwell's last month as mayor of Grand Rapids. Guests include staff from DGRI, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Mayor-Elect Rosalynn Bliss.

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In Season: December 12, 2015

Submitted 12-11-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line

Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapid is working to provide more transportation options as our downtown grows.

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Instruments of Hope to present annual living nativity

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Instruments of Hope will be presenting a living nativity in the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at the Dominican Center of Marywood this Sunday, December 13.

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Young writers at Harrison Park Elementary to share community stories on The Rapidian

Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Harrison Park Media Team reporters interviewed themselves for their first article on The Rapidian. The students have been writing for their school newspaper since September and are now writing for the broader Grand Rapids community.

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