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Craft House expands programming with "Kitchen Gallery"

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Craft House Gallery is showcasing new artwork based on appointment. The current collection is available for preview online.

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Community meeting hosts break dancers; gives GR residents a chance to have fun while planning

Submitted 01-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

GR Forward works with neighborhood youth to make community meetings more fun while also getting feedback from residents

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Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods

Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Collaboration with neighborhood organizations is key to the success of our soon-to-be-open GoSite.

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Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Popular vegan fare restaurant Bartertown has remodeled its interior and plans to add a live food bar next door.

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Exploring Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Experience Grand Rapids seeks Tourism Ambassadors to help visitors and locals explore Grand Rapids

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Vintage charm lights up Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue Downtown remains illuminated with vintage lights and nostalgic window displays through the new year.

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From the voices of many, one vision emerges

Submitted 12-23-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Engaging in new ways with our community has enabled the GR Forward team to draft a vision statement for our downtown and riverfront areas.

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Focus on Issues: Community Outreach Court

Submitted 12-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids' Heartside social service organizations have teamed up with legal service organizations and the Grand Rapids District Court to form the Community Outreach Court.

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New police chief notes lowering recidivism rates; continues to seek ways to lower rates further

Submitted 12-17-2014 under NEWS

A conversation with GRPD Chief of Police David Rahinsky reveals he's looking at ways to address recidivism in Michigan- which at a 28% rate is significantly lower than the national level. Rahinsky says it's still too high.

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City Commission holds public hearing on police, community relations

Submitted 12-17-2014 under NEWS

Most citizens in favor of body cameras spoke of transparency as a big issue with police, but others also noted privacy concerns.

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