Grand Rapids

City Commission year-end meeting covers multiple topics

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NEWS

A report on the city commission's last meeting of 2011, and what's in store for 2012

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Literacy Center announces Open Book Tours in 2012

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

Taking a look behind the scenes of addressing literacy in Grand Rapids.

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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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Actors' Theatre wraps Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening with two sold out shows

Submitted 12-19-2011 under OPINION

Actors' Theatre wrapped their run of Spring Awakening this past weekend. This is a review of the Friday, December 16th performance at Spectrum Theater.

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The Rapidian gets very local, weekly

Submitted 12-19-2011 under OPINION

We've created a weekly newsletter for our readers that will provide a chance to see at a glance some of the most noted stories of the week. But it's not just a list of stories anymore!

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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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