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OGR 2012: Dean Vanderstelt, man on a mission

Submitted 03-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dean Vanderstelt participates in Occupy the Lakeshore, a local Occupy movement that protests income inequality.

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The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community

Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Jay Niewiek looks to further The Spoke Folks, a cooperative biking community with the intentions of engaging and supporting the biking community and making biking affordable and available for all people in Grand Rapids.

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Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

The Spring Tree and Shrub Sale aims to make it easy and affordable for residents to help with the goal of 40 percent tree cover in Grand Rapids.

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A Watershed Moment: Sustainability at Pilgrim Manor

Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The sustainability manager at Pilgrim Manor discusses why sustainability is important to staff and residents in this northeast Grand Rapids retirement community.

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OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism

Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION

Alex Beecroft's spiritual and social beliefs motivate him to be an activist and passionate Occupier.

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Pina: Oscar-nominated dance film screens at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-21-2012 under OPINION

Groundbreaking documentary celebrates life of legendary choreographer.

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OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Jewly Warren, a local activist, describes a life of activism and her latest involvement in Occupy Grand Rapids.

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WMEAC presents "FernGully: The Last Rain Forest" at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

West Michigan Environmental Action Council will present "FernGully: The Last Rainforest," on April 4 at Wealthy Theatre.

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Comcast provides grant to introduce claymation to Boys & Girls Club members

Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

With a $10,000 grant from Comcast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids were able to provide Club members with the tools for creating their very own claymation videos!

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Glance at the Past - City Hall 1888

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The birth of the old City Hall took years as city fathers hemmed and hawed over plans, costs, and location.

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