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Women, politics, Grand Rapids: a chat with Tami VandenBerg

Submitted 03-22-2016 under OPINION

"Sometimes you have to speak louder and speak more often to be heard. And sometimes you will end up annoying people."

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LadyfestGR to bring community together in celebration of local women

Submitted 03-22-2016 under NEWS

5th annual festival to harness knowledge, creativity and power in a day-long celebration on April 2nd in the Heartside neighborhood.

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River restoration working through permitting process

Submitted 03-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

A project this big requires many people and organizations; this holds true on the permitting and regulatory side as well as for project leaders and city planners.

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Kent County Drain Commissioner's seat open

Submitted 03-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Some say that the Drain Commissioner’s ability to assess for water management makes it the most powerful position in the state of Michigan. But despite this power, most folks know very little about the role of the Drain Commissioner.

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Grand Army organizing for another season supporting soccer in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-21-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Members of the Grand Army supporters group marched to Grand Rapids Football Club games together to celebrate the new team in 2015 and plan to do even more when the 2016 season begins next month

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Catalyst Radio: racial equity in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-21-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Kyle Lim, project coordinator for Grand Rapids Urban League, on local issues of urban development and racial equity.

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Album review: 'Promise Land' by Vox Vidorra

Submitted 03-21-2016 under OPINION

All eyes are on indie-soul band Vox Vidorra after their first album, Promise Land, took home the prestigious and well-deserved album of the year award at this year’s Jammies.

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Review: comedian Ron Funches slays Pyramid Scheme crowd

Submitted 03-21-2016 under OPINION

The 33-year-old comic played four shows at the Pyramid Scheme on March 12 and 13. His offbeat humor and affable demeanor had the crowd laughing for the entirety of his nearly hour-long set.

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The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center to be offering its 2016 Wednesday Workshop Series

Submitted 03-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Wednesday Workshop Series is a collection of fun, imaginative, and inspiring writing workshops, taught by celebrated authors and performers, for students in grades 3-12.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids names Chief Development Officer

Submitted 03-17-2016 under NONPROFITS

New Chief Development Officer Nikki Outhier, looks forward to working with the community to enable all young people to reach their full potential.

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