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Mayor to answer citizen questions about new police chief tonight on City Connection

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tonight at 5 p.m., the mayor will be available to answer questions- live- from local citizens.

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The Paczki Report: Local paczki go head to head

Submitted 03-03-2014 under OPINION

Six local Rapidians gathered to compare six different Paczki: everything from Meijer to a homemade version to Bartz Bakery in the Detroit area. They rated and compared their results here.

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What's On Tap: February 27-March 5

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Enjoy the end of Cool Brews, Hot Eats with Grand Rapids area microbrews.

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Public discussion provokes examination of social issues in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-28-2014 under NEWS

The Office for Public Culture held a discussion last Friday night focused on Henri Lefebvre's concept of "Right to the City" and attempted to collectively imagine ways of implementing the concept in Grand Rapids.

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Running because of fear: when the internal struggle is based on the external

Submitted 02-24-2014 under OPINION

I nearly ran myself to death because of an overwhelming desire to be accepted. I don't want others to experience a similar fate.

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Recalcando la importancia del involucramiento de los jóvenes profesionales para el futuro de la educación

Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS

La superintendente de las escuelas públicas de Grand Rapids fue invitada a ser parte de la conversación con jóvenes profesionales del area, incentivandolos a tomar parte en redifinir el fúturo de la educacion de la ciudad.

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Encouraging young professionals to invest in the future of the educational system

Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS

During an event organized by BL2END, Superintendent of GRPS Teresa Weatherall Neal encourages young professionals to be part of the conversation in advocating for better education.

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What's On Tap February 20-26

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids celebrates Cool Brews, Hot Eats until March 1. Be sure to hit your favorite pub to celebrate!

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Robert Cray - "(Won't Be) Coming Home"

Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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What's On Tap: February 13-19

Submitted 02-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With or without a Valentine, cozy up to a pint this weekend at your favorite brewpub.

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