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Grand Rapidians ride Sea to Sea to fight local, global poverty

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Sea to Sea 2013 Bike Tour is a nine week, 3,900-mile cycling trek across North America designed to raise awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world.

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WMI goes back to 'Camp Optimist' with The Campanellis

Submitted 02-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Campanellis break it all down for West Michigan Indie.

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City Charter to 'decriminalize GR' hits another delay

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NEWS

City Manager Greg Sundstrom has delayed the Charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids.

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Women of God: Influences from African spirituality

Submitted 02-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the influences of African spirituality, specifically Kenya and Nigeria, from four women who lived and worked there.

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Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Removal of gray wolves from endangered species list and legislation signed by governor could allow wolf hunting in near future

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Upcoming play explores intimacy and sexuality

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

A new piece of verbatim theater by David Ellens, "Look Me in the Eyes" will investigate the roles intimacy and sex play in our lives.

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Frontier Ruckus - "The Black-Ice World"

Submitted 02-25-2013 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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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Street Task Force asks for further funding to repair streets. Without improvements, 94% of our city streets will be in poor condition in nine years.

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Art opening showcases explorations in bookmaking at 106 Gallery

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Titled EX LIBRIS : W – Eighty, the interactive gallery displays a wide variety of handmade books created by Calvin students.

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How The Jammies will change you

Submitted 02-25-2013 under OPINION

Reflecting on the best night in Grand Rapids music.

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