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Decriminalize GR brings 'Historic' ballot initiative to voters

Submitted 10-09-2012 under NEWS

An article outlining the Decriminalize GR ballot initiative Proposal 2 in the upcoming November 6 2012 local election

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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A Spirituality Workshop for Men

Submitted 09-28-2012 under NONPROFITS

This is a retreat experience for men who are willing to remove their ear buds long enough to hear God’s voice in the ordinary circumstances of life.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns, responds to GQ Magazine's ArtPrize article

Submitted 09-24-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: Journalist Amy Goodman visits Wealthy Theatre on 100-city tour

Submitted 09-21-2012 under NEWS

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! stopped in Grand Rapids earlier this week to talk about her new book and support community media.

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A walk on the quiet side: Revisiting Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 09-18-2012 under VOICES

Experiencing Blandford Nature Center after visiting 20 years ago and exploring the discoveries of today.

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Collaborative portrait project nears end of Kickstarter campaign

Submitted 09-04-2012 under NEWS

April Galbreath's "West Side is the Best Side" community art project is hoping to reach their funding goal by midnight tonight. The project aims to improve community identity and pride with a large-scale public portrait series of over 200 West Side neighbors.

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Citizen concerns answered live tonight by Mayor Heartwell on City Connection

Submitted 08-27-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: GVSU's Vandana Magal, on newspaper industry, global and local media

Submitted 08-24-2012 under NEWS

Vandana Magal talks about the rise of the newspaper industry in other global markets in spite of the decline experienced in this country. Magal also shares about her research involving media literacy around the world.

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Steeplefest to take over Stocking and Fifth this Saturday

Submitted 08-17-2012 under NEWS

Steeplefest is a free family friendly event hosted by Steepletown Neighborhood Services, and gives a chance for visitors to eat and dance in the middle of Stocking Ave.

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