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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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Year-round LEED-certified building at Fulton Street Farmers Market opens May 4

Submitted 04-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

This May 4, the Fulton Street Farmers Market opens for its 91st season. The new year-round building will provide space for five permanent producers, some of West Michigan’s favorites.

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Plans for Grand Rapids hostel still in the works, but ideas are evolving

Submitted 04-21-2013 under VOICES

Founders of the anticipated Stay Hostel are learning and rolling with the punches as they struggle to get vision off the ground.

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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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Rylee's considers neighborhood needs, aesthetic with growth to West Side

Submitted 04-18-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rylee's Ace Hardware replaces abandoned gas station on West Fulton with a new neighborhood store, bringing more employment opportunities and hardware solutions to the West Side of the city.

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Local labor unions explain possible effects of Right to Work legislation

Submitted 04-17-2013 under NEWS

Local unions discuss the effects of the new Right-To-Work Law.

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Artist speaks of excitement for Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

This event is designed to be both inclusive and approachable, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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City searches for qualified Comptroller

Submitted 04-03-2013 under NEWS

Comptroller: What is it, who qualifies, and what is the City looking for in their search for a new one?

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Mayor answers citizen questions, discusses search for Comptroller position

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answered citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from politics beat member Steven Davison.

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GROW business owner brings Michigan-made products abroad

Submitted 03-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) business owner, Deb Tacoma, and her business journey are highlighted by Adrienne Asselmeier.

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