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Teens wrestle with power

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Teens going through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE justice curriculum are examining how they can have a positive impact on local justice issues,

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PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee

Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS

Maria and Federico Farias, two local independent artists, combined two of their favorite things to create a new destination downtown designed to remove the barriers between people and art.

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Pickle-making as placemaking

Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking is work. It takes a group effort and motivation to improve the quality of this space around us. But placemaking can also be easy, and as enjoyable as making pickles.

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Spectrum Health to open Community Medicine Clinic for uninsured, underinsured

Submitted 08-02-2013 under NEWS

Spectrum Health Medical Group's new clinic will open Monday, August 5 with access to primary as well as mental care for those who wouldn't otherwise have access to proper medical attention.

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the week of August 4 to 10, every a dollar from every pint purchased will be placed in the Tree Bank to purchase an official brewer’s grove within the city limits.

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Grant awarded to Grand Rapids to encourage bicycle safety

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded the City of Grand Rapids a three year bike grant for a program intended to improve bicycle safety, knowledge of responsibilities and promote share the road culture.

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Shen Dojo promotes healing, neighborhood connection, self-empowerment

Submitted 07-30-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Daniel Muschiana is dedicated to martial arts, establishing niche Heartside Neighborhood

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Harvard leader in urban planning, waterfront restoration to share keys to success

Submitted 07-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Alex Krieger discusses best (and worst) practices in waterfront restoration. Krieger is slated as the guest speaker for the upcoming Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. event at Kendall College Thursday night.

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