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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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Ten ways you can help prevent child abuse and neglect

Submitted 04-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

April is National Child Abuse and Prevention Month. Sometimes, preventing child abuse may seem like an insurmountable task. But there are ways, big and small, that every West Michigan resident can help.

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Volunteers needed for national hunger study

Submitted 04-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local food bank needs volunteers to assess food insecurity in West Michigan

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National food justice activists to lead convenings on food justice

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Our Kitchen Table brings to town food justice activist, LaDonna Redmond, and Rosa Parks Institute President Emeritus, Lila Cabbil.

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Nonprofits to show their team spirit

Submitted 04-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Organizations to compete in challenges, with winner announced at YNPN's Nonprofit Prom

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Wolf-hunting decision will likely go to voters next year

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NEWS

The petition to stave off wolf hunting has earned enough signatures; now supporters must wait for public vote.

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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

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