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State Street gets its life back through re//STATE

Submitted 05-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The desolate area of State Street in the Heartside neighborhood has been in desperate need of revitalization for years. This weekend will highlight the street's potential.

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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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Be part of "human art" at Rosa Parks Circle May 3

Submitted 04-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

"One Minute for One Million" is your opportunity to show the world the heart of West Michigan, at noon on Friday, May 3 at Rosa Parks Circle.

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Citizen petitions to rid park of geese

Submitted 04-17-2013 under NEWS

Local resident Brian Borbot has started a campaign to remove geese from Riverside Park.

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The Spoke Folks to hold Open House

Submitted 04-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local Bike co-op is organizing an open house to encourage surrounding neighbors to get involved.

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Cyclists asks City for more bike lanes

Submitted 03-20-2013 under NEWS

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition is working with city officials to advocate for bicycle commuting.

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Dyer-Ives presents The Interrupters: A Review

Submitted 03-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Creston's volunteer reporter Jonathan S. gives his takeaway from the panel discussion and showing of the movie "The Interrupters," as the Grand Rapids community continues to come together to address gang violence in the city.

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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Street Task Force asks for further funding to repair streets. Without improvements, 94% of our city streets will be in poor condition in nine years.

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Catalyst Radio: One Billion Rising Valentine's Day dance party to celebrate women, rise up against violence

Submitted 02-08-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids is joining in the global One Billion Rising event, to celebrate, unite and rise up in solidarity, with the local event taking place at Eastern Hall

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