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Should we keep our trees?

Submitted 07-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Lee Mueller, Urban Forest Project Coordinator, highlights how Grand Rapids can protect our trees and reach our tree canopy goals.

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Creston neighbors meet to discuss Grand Rapids's lack of pet ordinance

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

Creston neighbors bothered by the presence of nearly 40 dogs on one property met to discuss the need for a pet ordinance in the city.

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ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize strongly supports the Homesharers Creed and we believe that owner-occupied homesharing is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, and philanthropy.

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Food Bank luncheon provides 192,000 meals for local families

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Judge Sara Smolenski delivered the keynote at Feeding America West Michigan's June 10 event.

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Expert reveals potential advantages, dangers of minimum wage increase

Submitted 06-09-2014 under NEWS

Grand Valley State Labor Economist Paul Sicilian dispels the myths from facts about Michigan's new wage increase.

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Grand Rapids City Commission postpones vote on panhandling restrictions

Submitted 06-04-2014 under NEWS

Mayor George Heartwell and City Commissioners will come up with a two to three month process to improve proposed restrictions.

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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 06-02-2014 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions Monday night, including questions about the proposed panhandling ordinance and a new Communication Director position for the City.

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9-year-old anti-hunger advocate to join Judge Smolenski on stage at luncheon

Submitted 06-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Guests of Feeding America West Michigan's June 10 luncheon will get a personal take on hunger relief from the Food Bank's youngest advocate.

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Keith Allard wants your vote, Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-28-2014 under NEWS

Keith Allard, local candidate for State Representative, talks about his feelings about his hometown, his generation's prospects and the role of government in people's lives.

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"City of churches" to consider legal action against begging

Submitted 05-20-2014 under OPINION

Tonight, the City Commission will be considering an adjustment to city laws that could put great restraints, once again, on panhandling.

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