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Cosplay at Grand Rapids Comic Con explores media's final frontier: diversity

Submitted 11-25-2014 under OPINION

Civil rights took center stage at Grand Rapids Comic Con 2014 with Nichelle Nichols, the first woman to play a character who was not submissive to a man, and the first black woman in a position of power as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek.

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Max Lockwood - "See The Way"

Submitted 11-22-2014 under NONPROFITS

Local singer/songwriter Max Lockwood performs "See the Way" in the WYCE music library.

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Max Lockwood - "Growth"

Submitted 11-22-2014 under NONPROFITS

Local singer/songwriter Max Lockwood performs "Growth" in the WYCE music library.

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Beyond Eating Local: OKT's Food Justice Class begins this Saturday

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Free, 5-week OKT Food Justice Class starts this Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to noon at Garfield Park Lodge.

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Neighborhood Park Planning provides glimpse at community priorities, demographics

Submitted 11-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As the Friends of GR Parks and the City of Grand Rapids' Parks and Recreation Department wraps up community design workshops for eight local parks, what are some trends we can learn from?

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Grand Rapids GiveCamp gives free websites and more to 15 non-profit organizations

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS

During one weekend, 140 technology professionals donated their time and talents to provide free technology solutions to non-profit organizations in need.

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COVENANT VILLAGE OF THE GREAT LAKES PRESENTS "HEALTHY BRAIN, HEALTHY MEMORY" WITH LINDA SASSER

Submitted 11-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Educational psychologist will offer seniors practical strategies to keep their brains sharp, and remember names, information and tasks

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Alexis - "Feel 4 U"

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Local synth-pop power duo Alexis shared a rare acoustic version of one of their new tracks in the WYCE Library.

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Election Day Toolbox: Be prepared for the voter's box today

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Compared to non-voters, voters are more likely to volunteer, contact their elected officials and stay informed about local affairs. Here are four essential voting tools that will help you be prepared for the polls today.

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Mayor addresses citizen questions on eve of elections

Submitted 11-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Heartwell responded to citizen concerns live on Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. on City Connection. He addressed questions like the one from Chelsie Wyse, asking how he encourages local citizens to vote.

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