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Oklahoman veteran finds wheelchair in West Michigan

Submitted 06-10-2016 under NEWS

After searching everywhere for help purchasing a new power chair, a disabled veteran discovers Alternatives in Motion - a nonprofit with the chair he needs.

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Public Museum's newest exhibit invites visitors to explore Earth's wildest places

Submitted 05-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Open May 21-September 4, 2016 and free with general admission, the exhibit follows National Geographic explorers, bringing their adventures to life.

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Google I/O Extended Conference to be held in Grand Rapids on May 18

Submitted 04-19-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Google Developers Group of Grand Rapids is hosting a full-day conference that includes local speakers, hands-on breakout sessions, a stream of Google’s keynote address, and lots of fun.

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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 channels GR Forward

Submitted 03-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids WhiteWater and the City of Grand Rapids collaborate on the Grand River Restoration Plan.

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WMCAT to honor nationally-renowned pioneer in design thinking

Submitted 03-01-2016 under NONPROFITS

WMCAT's iBall gala will celebrate David Kelley and Meijer with live entertainment with proceeds from event support WMCAT's mission to provide a culture of opportunity.

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New mentoring program seeks to connect local youth of color with Grand Rapids' tech industry

Submitted 02-09-2016 under NEWS

The Midwest Tech Project Mentoring Program, co-founded by Jonathon Jelks and Alvin Hill IV, launches Februrary 11 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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New Go In Grand Rapids app designed to help smartphone users connect to unique neighborhood businesses

Submitted 11-17-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Neighborhood Business Alliance has created The Go In Grand Rapids smartphone app as the 21st century way to reach everyone - from customer to curious - who want a simple yet cutting edge way to discover what each and every Grand Rapids neighborhood business district has to offer.

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Placemaking gone digital: Local library assistant turns Eastown into video game

Submitted 11-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Local cartoonist and librarian Drew Damron celebrates and pokes fun at Grand Rapids scene in a video game released this past summer to entertain friends and grow local culture.

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Umbered undertones leading trends in color

Submitted 10-02-2015 under OPINION

Leatrice Eiseman revealed color trends to a packed house at the Critical Discourse presentation titled "Future Color/Design Trends: Innovation and Impact" on Thursday night.

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