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New feature: neighborhood drill down!

Submitted 06-30-2011 under OPINION

A brief overview of one of The Rapidian's newest features: NEIGHBORHOODS. Rapidan reporters, help us tag your ariticle archive with neighborhood level data!

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Ann P

Submitted 06-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Ann P

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 3

Submitted 06-29-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This is the conclusion of a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago.

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Community Foundation Awards $644,400 in College Scholarships

Submitted 06-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Total scholarships awarded represent a $70,000 increase from last year and is the largest dollar amount the Community Foundation has awarded in a single year ever.

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A Watershed Moment: Single Family Rental Housing Inspections

Submitted 06-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Tyler Nickerson of the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness discusses the importance of environmental quality in rental housing.

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Literacy Center of West Michigan's Family of the Year

Submitted 06-27-2011 under NONPROFITS

The DeLeón-Gramajo Family is named the Family of the Year by the Literacy Center of West Michigan

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 2

Submitted 06-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Part two in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective.

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GRPS Graduates Featured On Billboards; B2B Website

Submitted 06-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

GRPS will be recognizing a special group of 23 graduates from the Class of 2011 by posting their own personal stories of perseverance, determination, and hard work on The Rapidian.

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Communication as Infrustructure

Submitted 06-23-2011 under OPINION

A new white paper provides community information strategies for nurturing civic engagement.

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 1

Submitted 06-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The first installment in a 3-part series exploring the strange legacy of Grand Rapids folk music legend Dave Bixby, who is playing in town this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.

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