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Grand Rapid's North West Neighborhood

Community healing: Words of gratitude and encouragement from Mayor Heartwell after the July 7th tragedy

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Mayor Heartwell applauds the efforts of the law enforcement, media, and citizens, and calls us as a community to pray for the victims and care for our neighbors.

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive aims to set up successful environment for refugees

Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

New organization Thrive has just joined the Grand Rapids nonprofit scene to serve refugees in the area. Find out more as Jessica Gladden shares the origins of the organization.

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Rodrick Dantzler—Processing what happened as a community

Submitted 07-08-2011 under OPINION

But what tonight will prove, as we gather in small circles, is that we're social creatures who sometimes can't make sense of things, can't see the bigger picture until we do it together.

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Literacy Center Announces Expansion of Workforce Development Grant

Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

Expanding Incumbent Work Training Program Beyond Kent County

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Multiple homicides and car chase throughout city - Where are you?

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NEWS

You have something just as valuable to contribute in the way of information as the police scanner and other media outlets, so please inform your community: When did it hit you that this was really goi

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Special Events Internship

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

Special Events Intern

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Local Political Spotlight: 21-year-old invests in change

Submitted 07-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Arielle Leipham identifies why knowing the issues and voting are so important, and why she has volunteered so much time to help get more people voting.

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Glance at the Past - Gerald R. Ford

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

Glance at the Past - Episode 70: A brief history of "Grand Rapids' favorite son," Gerald R. Ford.

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United Way's Project Blueprint graduates class of 39

Submitted 07-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

39 local men and women recently completed United Way's leadership development program for persons of color, Project Blueprint.

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ArtWorks Program Prepares Students for Creative Careers

Submitted 07-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

UICA's ArtWorks program is an innovative job training program for creative youth, ages 14 to 21. Below are three testimonials about how ArtWorks prepares students for creative careers.

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