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Downtown Development Authority approves parklet amendment

Submitted 07-10-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority has approved an amendment to the Streetscape Improvement Incentive Program as a first step to the creation of parklets in Downtown Grand Rapids.

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The price of good streets

Submitted 07-09-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our roads are in a bad condition: that is no longer an opinion. Funding them is a more complicated question. Here are some ways that the city, the state and taxpayer can help give us good streets again.

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GRAM GoSite wants your input

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Help the GRAM create an innovative, interactive, and inclusive information sharing space for visitors to the Downtown. Take a few minutes to complete their survey.

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Jake Stilson, an Anticipated Performer at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Musician, Jake Stilson, shares about his career, his new album and his upcoming performance at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts.

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High school students to spend summer identifying social justice issues.

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders teaches their new ACTIVATE curriculum.

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Creating a fresh community at the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-02-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market is bringing vibrancy to a dormant part of the downtown and creating a community through business, events and classes for all ages.

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Amway Fourth of July Family Fireworks to include naturalization ceremony

Submitted 07-01-2013 under NEWS

As part of the Fourth of July celebration, 60 West Michigan residents will be sworn in as U.S. citizens on the Fourth of July at Ah-Nab-Awen Park.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Anthony Lazar

Submitted 07-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Seeing the smiling faces of the many people's lives I have inspired makes me feel that I can overcome any obstacle in my life.

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UICA screening French film "Something in the Air"

Submitted 06-28-2013 under OPINION

"Something in the Air," a film about French students in 1968, opened at UICA Friday June 28.

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Outdoor movie screen coming to outdoor parks, venues

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

DDA is seeking community input of themes for the new outdoor movie screen.

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