WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)
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WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations.
WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.
WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist because of listener support. Please support us to keep the music playing: http://www.wyce.org
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The Art of Belonging: How Steff Rosalez and Grandville Avenue for the Arts and Humanities Build Community in Grand Rapids (12-12-25)
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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How Paws With A Cause is transforming lives and strengthening communities one dog at a time! (12-06-25)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Spotlighting Grand Rapids' Thriving, Dynamic, and Wonderfully Eclectic Uptown District (11-28-25)
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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How Construction Allies in Action is building a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable construction industry(11-22-25)
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Dr. Wendy Falb On How The Literacy Center of West Michigan Positively Impacts Our Community(11-15-25)
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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How Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts has become a positive force for community development in West Michigan (11-08-25)
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Behind the scenes with George Bayard, Executive Director of The Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives(11-01-25)
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Exploring a world of resources at your local Grand Raids Public Library(10-25-25)
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Previewing The Grand Rapids Ballet's Spectacular 2025-2026 Season(10-18-25)
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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How the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids is to helping young people in West Michigan reach their full potential (10-11-25)
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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How SECOM works to promote healthy living, education, and economic opportunities for low-income children and families(10-04-25)
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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How the East Hills Council of Neighbors are building and maintaining a diverse, friendly, and safe neighborhood(09-27-25)
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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How Great Lakes Music Camp offers equitable access to traditional music education (09-20-25)
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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How MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative helps Michigan Communities Heal and Grow (09-13-25)
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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How the Rapidian is boosting media transparency and making city government more accessible to its readers (09-06-25)
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Up close with Cindy Meyers-Foley, the Director and CEO of The Grand Rapids Art Museum
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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How WMCAT is providing a culture of opportunity for people throughout West Michigan (08-24-25)
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Up close with Hal Phillips, from the Eastown Community Association (08-16-25)
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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A Preview of Grand Rapids Greatest Generation Celebration: Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II (08-09-25)
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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How A Glimpse of Africa Festival celebrates diverse African cultures from West Michigan (08-02-25)
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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A preview of Hispanic Festival 2025: Celebrating West Michigan’s rich Latino heritage! (07-26-25)
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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A preview of the Piecing Together Unity Festival with co-founder Daryl Reece (07-19-25)
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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How Fulton Street Market is connecting communities, supporting local farmers and artisans, and celebrating West Michigan's diverse culture(07-12-25)
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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How The Diatribe's mission to inspire, educate, and disrupt is positive impacting West Michigan(07-05-25)
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Running for Better Mental Health with Still I Run's Sasha Wolff and The Well Being's Brendan Kelly (06-28-25)
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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How West Michigan's CSNIP provides affordable vet care for pet families (06-21-25)
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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A preview of the 2025 PrideFest: celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the 2-SLGBTQ+ community (06-14-25)
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Celebrating a party with a purpose: LINC UP's Rock The Block (06-07-25)
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Dana Romero on how YWCA West Central Michigan inspires hope and healing(05-31-25)
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May 30, 2025 |
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Building a community of thriving people with Adrienne Goodstal, Executive Director at North Kent Connect (05-24-25)
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May 23, 2025 |
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Next Step of West Michigan: helping people heal and grow through work and relationships (05-17-25)
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May 16, 2025 |
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How the women and music from The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus educates and inspires West Michigan(05-10-25)
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May 08, 2025 |
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Talking curbside trash and recycling with Nicole Rapacki from the Grand Rapids Department of Public Works(05-03-25)
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May 02, 2025 |
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A preview of the 2025-26 Season at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre(04-26-25)
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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How the Tech Collaborative empowers West Michigan non-profits with innovative tech solutions(04-19-25)
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Previewing Curiousity In Action: A Conference In Doing at The Saugatuck Center for The Arts(04-12-25)
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Behind the scenes at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park with John Vanderhaagen(04-05-25)
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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The 2025 Music Econ Summit: creating sustainable income and upward economic mobility for the Michigan music community(03-29-25)
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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David Bulkowski, with Disability Advocates of Kent County on the importance of Disability Awareness Day on every day life (03-22-25)
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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BAM Talent: celebrating, promoting, and advocating for Black and underrepresented artists in West Michigan! (03-15-25)
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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A behind the scenes preview of The Live From Wealthy Street Comedy Fundraiser (03-08-25)
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Previewing the Asian American Leadership Summit with Bing Goei of The West Michigan Asian American Association(03-01-25)
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Profiling the pioneering progressive African American women of Grand Rapids with Sophia Ward Brewer (02-22-25)
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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How Dégagé Ministries is serving the homeless and hungry in West Michigan (02-15-25)
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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How SECOM is empowering families to achieve their full potential (02-09-25)
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Exceptional performances! Previewing Circle Theatre's 2025 Season(02-02-25)
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Understanding Arbor Circle's Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling Programs (01-25-25)
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Protecting West Michigan's natural areas with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (01-18-25)
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Previewing "Guiding Light Live" An Acoustic All-Star Benefit Concert to Fight Addiction (01-11-25)
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Chairman Ron Yob on The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians fight for federal recognition(01-04-25)
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Previewing The World of Winter Festival 2025 with DGRI's Bill Kirk(12-28-24)
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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The positive impact of Steepletown Neighborhood Services with Executive Director, Emilio Zamarippa (12-21-24)
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Behind the scenes at John Ball Zoo with Andy McIntyre, the Zoo's Chief Operating Officer (12-14-24)
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Behind the scenes with Keith Elder, President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony(12-07-24)
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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The positive and long-lasting impact of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kent County Volunteers(11-30-24)
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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The impact of the Ford Presidency with Brooke Clement, director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum (11-23-24)
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Previewing Enlighten: a winter light spectacle, with Carol Kendra, COO of Frederik Meijer Gardens(11-16-24)
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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The importance of mental health counseling with Sister Colleen Ann of The Franciscan Life Process Center(11-09-24)
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Care Resources (PACE) celebrates a new location and honoring West Michigan veterans with the Veterans Day 5(11-02-24)
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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The importance of mobile mammography in battling breast cancer (10-26-24)
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Previewing The Grand Rapids Mayoral Debate (10-19-24)
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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The positive impact of equipping and empowering youth with Bridge Street Ministries (10-12-24)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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The ongoing positive impact of the Hispanic Center of West Michigan(10-05-24)
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Building better neighborhoods with the Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association (09-28-24)
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Celebrating the power of short stories with Kent District Library(09-21-24)
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Revitalizing a neighborhood gem with The Fans of Valley Field (09-14-24)
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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A preview of the 2024 Grand Rapids African American Art & Music Festival(09-07-24)
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Empowering West Michigan families to grow their own food with HOPE Gardens(08-31-24)
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Previewing Grand Rapids' Fiesta Mexicana with Ruben Ramos, President, The Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan(08-24-24)
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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A preview of this year's Great Lakes Music Camp (08-17-24)
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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The power of activating climate voters with Grand Rapids Climate Coalition(08-10-24)
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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A preview of the 2024 Piecing Together Unity Festival with Daryl Reece (08-03-24)
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Previewing Girls Rock! Grand Rapids 2024 with Grandville Avenue for Arts and Humanities(07-27-24)
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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The inside, scoop on parking, riding, and enjoying downtown Grand Rapids from Mobile GR(07-20-24)
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Curbside recycling in Grand Rapids goes high-tech. (07-13-24)
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Previewing The 3rd Annual Fallasburg Village Celebration
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Christmas In July with Care Resources of West Michigan
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Key Takeaways from The Community Health Needs Assessment with The Kent County Health Department
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Summer vibes with the Grand Rapids Symphony at the 5/3 Bank Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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A preview of PrideFest Grand Rapids with Jazz McKinney
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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A preview of Grand Rapids' Festival of The Arts 2024 with executive director, Missy Summers
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May 30, 2024 |
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The inside scoop on Bus Benefit, presented by: Buses by the Beach
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May 23, 2024 |
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The YWCA West Central Michigan...on a mission to inspire hope and healing.
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May 17, 2024 |
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A Profile of Still I Run: Runners with a Mission
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May 10, 2024 |
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A look at the vibrant food truck culture in West Michigan with The GR Food Truck Association
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May 10, 2024 |
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A preview of The Gratitude Concert...Presented by The Delta Project
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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A preview of WYCE's Spring Fund Drive
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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A Conversation With Austin McWilliams, Choir Director at Fountain Street Church on "The Bernstein Mass"
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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An in-depth preview of the 1st annual Music Econ Summit
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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A preview of the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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An insider's look at Albatross Aviary, an avian rescue and sanctuary(03-24-24)
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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A conversation with Amy Thomas-Mellema, Executive Director of Revive & Thrive Project(03-09-24)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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A behind the scenes update from the leadership of Broadway Grand Rapids (03-16-24)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Butterflies, Art Exhibits, Summer Concerts and more with John Vanderhaagen from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Previewing the laughs and focus for this year's LaughFest Grand Rapids(02-24-24)
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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A conversation with Rodney Brown, the founder of GR MIFI, The Grand Rapids Media Initiative & Film Incubator. Part 2 of 2 (02-17-24)
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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A conversation with Rodney Brown, the founder of GR MIFI, The Grand Rapids Media Initiative & Film Incubator.Part 1 (02-10-24)
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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A conversation with Pattijean McCahill, director of marketing and development, at Feeding America West Michigan(01-27-24)
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Talking sustainability, and slow fashion with Janay Brower, Founder and CEO of Public Thread (01-20-24)
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Marcial Benavidez, with the Kent County Welcome Plan Collaborative(01-13-24)
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Kendsie Channing, with DGRI's Downtown Neighbor Network(01-06-24)
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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An inside look at many contributions of The Grand River Folk Arts Society(12-30-23)
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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The importance of green space and land conservation with The Land Conservancy of West Michigan(12-23-23)
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Breaking barriers and enhancing the diversity of our community with A Glimpse of Africa(12-16-23)
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-09-23): a conversation with Monica Hall, Executive Director & Crime Prevention Organizer with John Ball Area Neighbors
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-02-23): a close look at the people and unique culture of the Creston Neighborhood Association
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-25-23): a conversation with Jacqueline Scherer, founder and Executive Director of The PlaygroundGR
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-18-23): a behind the scenes look at the inaugural Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-11-23): a visit with Cindy Foley, Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-04-23): a conversation with The Kent District Library
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (10-28-2023) Care Resources
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (10-21-2023) Lowell Arts
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (10-14-2023) St. Cecilia Music Center
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (10-07-2023) The Rapidian
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (09-30-2023) Kent County Parks and Recreation
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (09-23-2023) Hope For Single Moms
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (09-16-2023) Hope Unexpected
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (09-09-2023) East Hills Council of Neighbors
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (09-02-2023) Great Lakes Music Camp
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (08-26-2023) Kent County Healthy Department
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (08-19-2023) Rotary Rocks for ShelterBox
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (08-12-2023) Vibrant Futures MI
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (08-06-2023) Grand Rapids Public Library
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (07-29-2023) West Michigan Hispanic Center
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (07-22-2023) Dr. Randal Jelks part 2
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (07-15-2023) Dr. Randal Jelks part 1
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (07-08-2023) Disability Advocates Kent County
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (07-01-2023) Girls Rock Grand Rapids
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (06-25-2023) League of Women Voters
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (06-17-2023) Fans of Valley Field
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (06-10-2023) Grand Rapids Pride Center
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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WYCEs Community Connection (06-03-2023) Killer Blues Headstone Project
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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WYCEs Community Connection (05-21-2023) An update on the City of Grand Rapids
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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WYCEs Community Connection (05-14-2023) The Humane Society of West Michigan speaks about how to help animals through adoption.
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (05-07-23): the 411 on John Ball Zoo's amazing lantern festival.
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (04-30-23): Talking everything beer with the Grand Rapids Prime Time Brewers Association
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (04-23-23): an update from the newly named deputy chief with the Grand Rapids Police Department
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (04-16-23): Checking in with the Grand Rapids Public Museum
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (04-09-23): Backstage and behind the scenes with Meghan Distel, Executive Director of Broadway Grand Rapids
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (04-02-23): A closer look at The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with Guillermo Cisneros, President & CEO
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (03-26-23): Independence, community, and a place to call home...Gracious Grounds.
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (03-19-23): The positive impact of Girls On The Run West Michigan
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (03-12-23): Sugarbush time at Blandford Nature Center
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (03-05-23): An update from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (02-26-23): getting to know the people behind The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (02-19-23): An inside look at Michigan-made craft beer with The Michigan Brewers Guild
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (02-12-23): unpacking the fun and purpose behind Gilda’s LaughFest
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (02-05-23): exploring a world of beauty and music at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (01-29-23): an update with Josh Narramore, executive director of Mobile GR
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (01-22-23): The unstoppable Mary K. Hoodhood, Founder of Kids’ Food Basket
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (1-15-23): Inside the great programming offered by Lowell Arts
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (01-08-23): the wonder of the international films through The Chiaroscuro International Film Series
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (01-01-23): The power of restorative art and the founding of The Diatribe
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-25-22): The wonderful backstory of Beer City Dog Biscuits.
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-18-22): Enjoying the Grand River Watershed with LGROW
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-11-22): Getting to know Family Promise of Grand Rapids.
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (12-04-22): An Update with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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WYCE Community Connection(11-27-22): West Michigan Blues Society
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-20-22): Catching up with Elle Lively, Executive Director of the Michigan Music Alliance.
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection(11-13-22): A conversation with Regenail Thomas, CEO Seeds Of Promise, Grand Rapids
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (11-06-23) A conversation with Stephanie Sheler, Executive Director, CASA of Kent County
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection (10-30-22): A conversation with Randall Goble, from the Kent District Library
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection(10-23-22): A visit with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director, The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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WYCE's Community Connection: A Conversation with Cathy Holbrook, Executive Director Saint Cecilia Music Society(10-16-22)
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Jose Gonzalez (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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Marinero (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Shannon McNally (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Amythyst Kiah (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Wolf Alice (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Morgan Wade (Songs From The Second Floor)
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May 08, 2021 |
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Lake Street Dive (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Valerie June (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Joachim Cooder (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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George Thorogood (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Lael Neale (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Stephanie Lambring (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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Gracie & Rachel (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Jim & Susie Malcolm (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Ruston Kelly (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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Raye Zaragoza (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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Samantha Crain (Songs From The Second Floor)
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Jaime Wyatt (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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John Craigie (Songs from the Second Floor)
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Charley Crockett (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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S.G. Goodman (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
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Jul 24, 2020 |