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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

On November 12, a variety of citizens came forward to express their opinions on local homesharing.

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Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

Calvin College faculty, staff and students come together as Plaster Creek Stewards – A Watershed Restoration Initiative, to work for health of the urban natural area.

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Yes! GR Parks millage has passed: Now what?

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NEWS

Changes won't be seen until summer of 2014 but before you can see the changes, planning is underway. Citizens are urged to get involved in decision-making early.

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Story Matters: Kaiyeluh Schut describes what she loves about local South Division shop Parliament The Boutique

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaiyeluh Schut loves seeing the individual businesses in downtown Grand Rapids, and talks about her newest discovery: Parliament The Boutique.

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City Farmers bring fresh produce to the city

Submitted 11-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Vacant lots become home to small, in-city family farms

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Boys & Girls Clubs of GR receives WGVU Engage I HAVE Made a Difference Award

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

WGVU awards local area individuals and non-profits with their WGVU Engage I HAVE Made a Difference Awards.

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Well House 19:1 campaign seeks to educate, offers opportunity

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

Well House is raising awareness of homelessness in Kent county with a campaign called 19:1 which reflects the ratio of vacant houses to homeless persons.

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Bethany Christian Services holds silent auction to benefit local refugees

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

On November 14 a silent auction will be held at the Downtown Market by Bethany Christian Services to support refugees living in Grand Rapids.

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Building on a firm foundation

Submitted 11-12-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

How major urban planning and park movements provide the foundation for our future.

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"Attendance + Effort = Success."

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Attendance is key to academic success—and so is celebrating the students who are working hard and coming to school! Attendance celebrations have been taking place in all of the GRPS & Believe 2 Become Hope Zones, and the importance of making every day count is the rallying cry.

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