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Looking for Organizations and Volunteers!

Submitted 07-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Looking for volunteers to help lead healthy aging classes throughout West Michigan.

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Kicking Off Summer on the South Side

Submitted 06-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

South End Community Outreach Ministries provides fun family event to kick off the summer season.

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The End of Country, Dispatches from the Frack Zone

Submitted 06-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Author Seamus McGraw discusses The End of Country and the conversation he hopes it inspires.

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Teen violence prevention program launches summer campaign

Submitted 06-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Goal to get RAVE back in 50 classrooms this school year aimed at stopping the cycle of violence

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Refugee resettlement: A long story made short

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Intern Samia Fitouri makes a long story short, in her description of the refugee resettlement in the Grand Rapids area. Learn more about the ins and outs of how those fleeing persecution find a new home here in your neighborhood!

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Join us in supporting local economy

Submitted 05-17-2013 under OPINION

Our local economy is driven by innovators, risk-takers and dreamers. And like The Rapidian, it is fueled by all of us.

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West MI Fractivist Nicole Berens-Capizzi puts compassion and action up against injustices

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

West Michigan activist speaks out against fracking's injustices against the environment and human and animal health

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West MI Fractivist Sarah Barker sings for a silent spring

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

A local student and musician hopes to engage listeners' hearts and minds with songs that confront the sensory side of fracking.

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West MI Fractivist Steve Losher: "We've got every right to be here!"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Losher provides insights on the effects of hydraulic fracturing and MLAWD's journey to save state land.

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Fracking comes to West Michigan

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GRCC's Writing for Publication class interviews local fractivists - citizen activists concerned about the dangers of fracking.

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