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WMEAC Film Series draws concern over hydraulic fracturing in West Michigan

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NEWS

Community members gathered at the UICA to learn more about the effects of hydraulic fracturing in West Michigan.

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Chuck D visits Grand Rapids, speaks out on education, individual responsibility

Submitted 01-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

While visiting both GRCC and GVSU this weekend surrounding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, he sat down with The Rapidian about Dr. King, ArtPrize, the cost of education and the N-word.

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WMEAC to show"Gasland II" at UICA

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC Film Series provides an in-depth look into the world of hydraulic fracturing.

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Black Eagle Trading Post sets up shop on corner of Fulton and Jefferson

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue's newest tenant mixes screen printed clothing with antique paraphernalia to create unique corner shop.

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Innovation through collaboration: Life at The Factory

Submitted 01-14-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Factory, a quickly growing coworking and colearning space in downtown Grand Rapids, is designed to facilitate collaboration, openness, community, accessibilty and even serendipity.

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GR Public Library to host History Detectives day of presentations

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

History Detectives is a day long program at the downtown main library whose speakers will present topics on local history.

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Register for Startup Weekend hosted by the Factory

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NEWS

The international entrepreneurial workshop Startup Weekend will be hosted by the Factory in Grand Rapids.

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Healing a citi(zen)

Submitted 01-07-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Moving beyond mere utility towards aesthetic is vitally important in creating a healthy city.

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Bicycle boot camp offers fitness classes for bike enthusiasts

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NEWS

Central District Cyclery will host a 12 week fitness class to help prepare bicyclists for spring.

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Story Matters: Samantha Grummet finds "anything and everything" at ArtPrize

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Samantha Grummett shares the story of a 5-year-old experiencing ArtPrize and receiving a gift from an artist, and talks about the variety of work available to broaden horizons during ArtPrize.

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