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CityFlats Hotel: The First Guest Tells All

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

CityFlats, Grand Rapids' newest hotel welcomes its first guest

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Gurgle and Squeak! You're on My Baby View Camera

Submitted 07-12-2011 under NEWS

Premature babies at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital connect with families via video.

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Beating the odds: Michael Bates' journey to graduation

Submitted 07-11-2011 under NONPROFITS

Michael Bates is the first of 23 Class of 2011 GRPS graduates whose stories will be featured here on The Rapidian. Michael's story is one of perseverance, integrity and self discipline.

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Grand Rapids community struggles to find peace, trying to find meaning in the Dantzler murders

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An evening vigil held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park brings the community together, but most are still unsure about how to cope with the loss

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Heat Related Illness: Increasing Awareness for Grand Rapids Seniors

Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

As the summer heats up it is important to pay attention to the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. This article gives tips for prevention and resources in Grand Rapids to keep seniors cool.

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Community healing: Words of gratitude and encouragement from Mayor Heartwell after the July 7th tragedy

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Mayor Heartwell applauds the efforts of the law enforcement, media, and citizens, and calls us as a community to pray for the victims and care for our neighbors.

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Rodrick Dantzler—Processing what happened as a community

Submitted 07-08-2011 under OPINION

But what tonight will prove, as we gather in small circles, is that we're social creatures who sometimes can't make sense of things, can't see the bigger picture until we do it together.

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Literacy Center Announces Expansion of Workforce Development Grant

Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

Expanding Incumbent Work Training Program Beyond Kent County

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Multiple homicides and car chase throughout city - Where are you?

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NEWS

You have something just as valuable to contribute in the way of information as the police scanner and other media outlets, so please inform your community: When did it hit you that this was really goi

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Local Political Spotlight: 21-year-old invests in change

Submitted 07-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Arielle Leipham identifies why knowing the issues and voting are so important, and why she has volunteered so much time to help get more people voting.

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