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Kids helping kids: The gift of music shared through The Crescendo Foundation

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new foundation brings music lessons to children in the city who haven't had the opportunity to pursue their interests and develop their talents

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Protesters gather in opposition of Kent County prosecutor's lawsuit

Submitted 12-06-2012 under NEWS

Protesters gather in opposition of Prosecutor Bill Forsyth's lawsuit blocking the implementation of new City Charter Amendment

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Blandford Nature Center offers adults peaceful experience in nature

Submitted 12-05-2012 under NEWS

Blandford Nature Center is hosting a silent night hike for adults to have a sensory experience in nature.

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Live.Dance.Move inspires change in our community

Submitted 12-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local dance fitness instructor Kate Rehmus talks about how switching careers and discovering Zumba gave her strength to lose 80 pounds and fight through a troubled marriage and now dedicates her life to inspire others.

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Greek band Bazooka blows away Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grille

Submitted 12-03-2012 under OPINION

Tip Top welcomes touring bands from Greece and North Carolina for Tuesday night madness.

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City connection hosts special guest Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly

Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS

This Monday, commissioner Ruth Kelly answered citizen questions on our monthly episode of City Connection.

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Catalyst Radio: Delos Reyes engaging community for The Rapidian

Submitted 11-30-2012 under NEWS

Renato Delos Reyes works to engage reporters and media consumers at The Rapidian, and invites participants to The Rapidian's vibrant internship program.

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Overcrowded Rapid buses cause concern for rider

Submitted 11-27-2012 under OPINION

A regular passenger of the city bus expresses concern about overcrowding.

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Jeffrey Foucault - "Train to Jackson"

Submitted 11-26-2012 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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Tanglefoot artists share studios with community at 21st annual art sale

Submitted 11-20-2012 under OPINION

This weekend, six local artists invited the public into their studios. Visitors turned out in record numbers, and red dots and lines to make purchases were evidence of community support of artmaking happening at Tanglefoot Studios.

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