Grand Rapids

Say hello to The Rapidian's latest interns

Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION

Get to know our Summer 2012 interns and welcome them to our Rapidian family.

Urbanity exhibit provides thought-provoking analysis of city life

Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION

Urbanity, the UICA's current exhibit, displays a variety of pieces that discuss the themes that accompany urban settings.

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Mayor Heartwell returns for June edition of live call-in show

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.

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Local refugees integrate with courage, strength

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday June 23, Bethany Christian Services PARA, along with the American Red Cross, are posting weekly stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives in Grand Rapids.

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Funamals: Your guide to custom pet portraits

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

Amy Hofacker of Funamals, LLC is an illustrator who specializes in custom pet portraits. Hofacker specializes in watercolor and works in textiles, incorporating found materials into her pet portraits.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- LeGran Hughes

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

"Maybe one day I'll open a gallery of my own, sort of like Heartside but in a different neighborhood. I feel like everybody deserves a chance."

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In Season - June 2, 2012

Submitted 06-02-2012 under NONPROFITS

Find out what is in season for the week of June 2! New to the market are strawberries, sugar peas, snap peas and tunnel grown squash and zucchini!

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Glance at the Past - Passenger Pigeons

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

Michigan and Grand Rapids played an unfortunate role in the worst example of mass extermination by humans in the history of wildlife, the Passenger Pigeon.

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