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New platform launched for sharing captures of Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-10-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian has created a group on Facebook where all are welcome to add their photos of Grand Rapids.

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Sidewalk Sunday School focuses on urban neighborhoods

Submitted 09-10-2012 under OPINION

Power House Ministry from Resurrection Life Church zeros in on urban neighborhoods because in the city, the greatest needs often go unmet

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Drink beer, support our creative youth

Submitted 09-05-2012 under OPINION

Creative Youth Center has a fundraiser at The Meanwhile Bar September 20. Lori Slager (co-founder) talks about CYC's present and future.

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Food you don't know about: Part 2

Submitted 08-29-2012 under OPINION

This is my second installment of food you don't know about. We take a look at restaurants that you drive by every day, but don't really see.

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Ralston and friends bringing summer to a close at Frederick Meijer Gardens this Tuesday night

Submitted 08-27-2012 under OPINION

Grand Rapids musician Ralston Bowles will close out the Tuesday Evening Music Club summer concert series at Frederik Meijer Gardens.

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Six Sons, Six Eagles: Local Boy Scout joins his five brothers in earning Scouting's highest rank

Submitted 08-24-2012 under OPINION

Local Boy Scout Nathan Iacopelli joins his five brothers in earning Scouting's highest rank.

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Big Bang Art Festival bringing "outsider" art to Mangiamo! this weekend

Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION

Not your "normal" art festival, folk artist Reb Roberts and crew are seeking to create a truly unique show of original artwork from some of Michigan's most intriguing artists.

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Do you sushi?

Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION

My first experience eating sushi was at XO Asian Cuisine-and I wasn't sure what to expect.

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Grandwich 2012: The final judgement

Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION

I was one of the judges for the final judging of Grandwich 2012. This article gives my reflections, including a video analysis with a special "day after" epilogue.

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Pleasure Lies in the East: Pigeon Creek's "Antony and Cleopatra" performs at Dog Story

Submitted 08-13-2012 under OPINION

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company performs the dense and complex "Antony and Cleopatra," giving Grand Rapids an excellent, if a little hard to follow, production of this historical romance.

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