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Mayor braves "polar vortex" to answer citizen concerns

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions about city issues on Monday evening, with concerns ranging from maintaining city streets to parking cost increases to development inclusivity.

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Jared Rodriguez speaks to literacy advocacy

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

The new Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council co-chairperson answers questions about the future of both the coalition and the state of literacy in our city

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Downtown Grand Rapids Inc joins efforts of several groups under one roof

Submitted 12-04-2013 under NEWS

The recently formed Downtown Grand Rapids Inc hopes to increase efficiency and communication to further improve downtown.

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WMEAC Presents Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report Findings

Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report shows that Grand Rapids will be affected by climate change in the near term.

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Mayor answers citizen questions about our homeless population on City Connection

Submitted 12-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

In this month's edition of the live show where our mayor answers citizen questions, a Rapidian asked the mayor about the city's plans to assist our homeless population as downtown continues to grow.

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Connect to the City of Grand Rapids government through social media

Submitted 11-27-2013 under NEWS

If you want to learn more about the city government, you could check your feed on Twitter or Facebook or watch a City Commission meeting online.

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Fenced off abutment doesn't solve anything, says local homeless advocate

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

Concern grows over where displaced residents are living now.

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Continued safety issues cited as reason for bridge abutment fencing

Submitted 11-25-2013 under NEWS

Putting up the fencing was the only solution, say city leaders.

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Griffins Youth Foundation, City of Grand Rapids celebrate expansion of Griff's Ice House

Submitted 11-23-2013 under NEWS

Members of the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation, the Grand Rapids City Commission and DP Fox Sports and Entertainment celebrate the opening of a community room.

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Dwelling Place invests in Herkimer building, adds new income based housing units

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

Dwelling Place and Pine Rest CMHS team up to provide services in reconstructed Herkimer building.

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