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2011 from a local politico's eyes

Submitted 12-21-2011 under OPINION

If you didn't know what a "funicular" was before this year, you should know now. The unique addition to John Ball Zoo is just one of many things making headlines in local government this past year. Read on to learn more!

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City Commission to meet December 20

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet Tuesday, December 20 for their bimonthly meeting.

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River Bank Run volunteers can help a nonprofit earn $350!

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can earn a $350 donation from the Fifth Third River Bank Run by providing a minimum of 35 volunteers as volunteer support on Saturday, May 12. Corporate teams can designate a nonprofit to recieve the donation your group earns by providing volunteer support!

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Catalyst Radio: Amnesty International -- Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NEWS

Amnesty International again has a presence in Grand Rapids. Local organizer James Quatrine talks about some of the recent activity including efforts during Human Rights Week.

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Half a year later, struggle for equal protections continues

Submitted 12-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Today marks the half-year mark since a 5-4 vote in Holland against an anti-discrimination to protect a vulnerable.

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Family Promise fights homelessness with help from community

Submitted 12-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Non-profit works to keep children from being without a home, and has significant success rates.

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KVO & CBOT students give back

Submitted 12-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

KVO & CBOT students took the time to remember those less fortunate than themselves by contributing to Toys for Tots.

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Parents learn English to help their children in school

Submitted 12-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

AmeriCorps member Dan Drust teaches parents of Burton Elementary children through the Family Literacy Schools of Hope program

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Catalyst Radio: Journalist Kerry Eleveld

Submitted 12-09-2011 under NEWS

This week on Catalyst Radio we sit down with national Journalist Kerry Eleveld, a Grand Rapids native who was back in town recently as a featured speaker at several events.

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GRadPics: Photographers to produce 700 senior photos

Submitted 12-09-2011 under NEWS

More than 700 GRPS high schoolers will have their senior portraits done thanks to a group of local photographers.

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