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Catalyst Radio: The Spoke Folks a cooperative community bike shop

Submitted 12-28-2012 under NEWS

The new cooperative The Spoke Folks provides low cost access to bicycle workshop facilities and tools, and also to bike maintenance learning opportunities.

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Catalyst Radio: Wealthy Theatre campaign for sustainability has strong history

Submitted 12-21-2012 under NEWS

Dec. 21 Hail Merry closes formal fundraising for the Wealthy Theatre Sustainability Campaign, and celebrates those who have worked to make the theatre thrive.

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Commission to consider proposed tax assessment for neighborhood park

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NEWS

A proposed tax assessment for a park in the South Hill neighborhood will be considered and open for public comment at the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 18, at 7 p.m.

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Wayne Squires warns against potential dangers of holiday charity

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

The holidays are often a time to give to charity, but Wayne Squires believes that this form of giving doesn't really help anyone.

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Beerhorsts open home to public

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

The Beerhorst family sold artwork in their home last weekend.

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Catalyst Radio: Planned Parenthood's Lunquist shares experience of 38 years on the job

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

Set to retire on Dec. 21, Jan Lunquist, vice president of Education and Leadership Development at Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, tells of how information is a key element for sexual health.

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High School Bowling Enters 13th Year in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) bowling season is underway for its 13th year of competition, the longest of any state in the country. In addition, high school bowling in Michigan has the most participants of any state in the country.

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Classic Christmas picture book released for new generation of readers

Submitted 12-13-2012 under NEWS

Local author Lori Walburg enchants children and adults with this unique story about a holiday favorite—the candy cane.

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Catalyst Radio: The DAAC has new plans to stay vital in Heartside district

Submitted 12-07-2012 under NEWS

The DAAC looks at expanding its roll as an all-ages Heartside district venue, and sets a fundraiser to begin next week.

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Protesters gather in opposition of Kent County prosecutor's lawsuit

Submitted 12-06-2012 under NEWS

Protesters gather in opposition of Prosecutor Bill Forsyth's lawsuit blocking the implementation of new City Charter Amendment

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