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New partnership offers citizens rewards for volunteering

Submitted 01-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Through a partnership between the City of Grand Rapids and Heart of West Michigan United Way, community members can now earn points redeemable for rewards at local businesses for participating in projects and events that benefit the greater good of the city.

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Grand Rapids' first gaming and comic arts convention

Submitted 01-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Brian W. Lenz and Marc Specter are bringing the first tabletop gaming and comic book convention right to the heart of Grand Rapids. They plan to give local families an unforgettable social experience.

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Creston's changing street names

Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

What street do you live on? Does your street hold the secret of a former name?

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Please don't feed the ducks

Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Living Green in Creston member Amanda outlines reasons that feeding ducks in Riverside Park may be harmful.

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Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas

Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS

Startup Weekend, beginning tonight, offers local entrepreneurs opportunity to present their business ideas and receive peer feedback.

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Metta: The practice of lovingkindness

Submitted 01-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood (DCM) is pleased to offer you a monthly program on Metta, by Janice Lynne Lundy. Lundy is an Interfaith Spiritual Director and a long-term student/teacher of mindfulness and Metta.

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Cokie Roberts's gender based solution to bipartisanship flawed

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Cokie Roberts' message of bipartisanship was welcome, but her solutions were suspect

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Rapidian supporters fill Brewery Vivant for Night Out fundraiser

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Supporters came out in large numbers to support The Rapidian on Sunday night as 20% of beverage sales were donated by Brewery Vivant and The Rapidian honored several reporters and contributors.

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Steven Davison honored as Rapidian Reporter of the Quarter

Submitted 01-16-2013 under OPINION

Rapidian reporter Steven Davison discusses his involvement with The Rapidian, what he enjoys about being a reporter and what opportunities he sees for others on The Rapidian.

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West Michigan Indie goes back to school with Natively Foreign

Submitted 01-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI drank chai with the cool kids from Natively Foreign.

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