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Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Glance at the Past - Fire Bell

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Learn the story of the fire bell, now standing in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which originally called the city's volunteer firefighters for its first ten years and has had several homes since created in 1878.

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The Red Sea Pedestrians take Abbey Road to Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Red Sea Pedestrians' Ian Gorman and Ira Cohen talk community, particle physics, the paranormal and Beatles geeks.

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See you again

Submitted 10-25-2011 under OPINION

And here's where I'm grateful: When it comes to The Rapidian, I don't need to wait ten years to know what I will remember down the road.

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Glance at the Past - Pioneer doctor

Submitted 10-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Listen to this two minute audio recording detailing some of the trials doctors endured making house visits in the early years in Grand Rapids.

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Bringing holistic health back to Main Street

Submitted 10-19-2011 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Sarah Steger talks about the importance of education in the way she provides care at her Holistic Learning Center, and explains the importance of her efforts to work towards longterm affordability.

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Grand Rapids native teaches West African dance

Submitted 10-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids native Jewellynne Richardson wants the community to join the dance through classes at Garfield Park Gym.

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Glance at the Past - Bridge Banquet

Submitted 10-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

When the soldiers returned from the south in 1865, Grand Rapids hosted a "welcome home" banquet for them on the only space long enough for a table to hold them all: the Pearl Street Bridge.

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Grand opening for Nourish Organic Market set for Saturday

Submitted 10-06-2011 under OPINION

Nourish Organic Market aims to support Michigan agriculture.

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Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Did you know about the Playground Association here in Grand Rapids, and the role it played with our parks and playgrounds? Listen to this two minute audio piece to find out more.

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Sometimes, it’s Block by Block: A Thriving Community on Warren SE

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Usually focused on urban change on a house-by-house level, Tyler Nickerson kicks it up a notch to feature the fruits of investment on a block level.

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