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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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John Ball Zoo plans for growth as nonprofit

Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS

After a transition to nonprofit status in 2014, John Ball Zoo is looking to make park expansions and fund new projects.

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West Side home prices: Blowing up or recovering?

Submitted 12-16-2015 under OPINION

Is the local real estate market out of control, or is it stabilizing? Is any housing stock left in cool, affordable, up-and-coming areas, or have investors snapped it all up? Are buyers overpaying for real estate in Grand Rapids?

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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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Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Demand for student housing and revitalization is pricing out families from being able to live on the Westside. Changes in my neighborhood are evidenced in many areas, including the housing around Lincoln Park, in the John Ball Park neighborhood.

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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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Local brewery to host tree lighting, ornament event to raise funds for Westside organization

Submitted 12-01-2015 under NEWS

Harmony Hall brewery will be kicking off the holidays with new beers and a fundraiser for the Westown Collaborative.

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Healthy U Lecture: Caring for Your Skin

Submitted 11-30-2015 under NONPROFITS

United States Navy Commander, author, professor, surgeon and dermatologist Dr. Douglas Winstanley will offer valuable insight about how to keep your skin healthy

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Spirited local women and their push for temperance surrounding Prohibition years

Submitted 11-12-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council explores the roles spirited local women played in promoting temperance on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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You're Not Left Out Or Excluded This Holiday

Submitted 11-06-2015 under NONPROFITS

Resources for those in need of a place to go or food for their families for the holidays.

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