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Eat.Shop.Rock. to celebrate local economy with food, music

Submitted 06-18-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Eastown, Wealthy, East Hills and East Fulton Districts are to be vibrant and lively this Thursday during the Uptown Eat.Shop.Rock event.

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Parking meters to get a raise

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

The Parking Commission has voted to increase rates of on-street parking meters while rates in downtown ramps will stay the same.

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Clean up Eastown

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

Eastown Business District needs volunteers to help spruce things up on Friday afternoon before their big event, Bizarre Bazaar.

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Volunteers, sunshine brighten this year's Festival of the Arts

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

This year's festival featured large crowds, sunny weather and many volunteers.

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CYC to celebrate young writers, new center

Submitted 06-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center is inviting the neighborhood to a summer celebration at their new location on the corner of Wealthy and Eastern.

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Local organizations, individuals recognized for community impact

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders presents a Community IMPACT award to individuals and organizations which have made a positive contribution to their communities.

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Through the eyes of an instructor

Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dennis Grantz, Lead Photography Instructor at WMCAT, shares his experience in New York watching student, Jason Bursley, receive his national art award at Carnegie Hall.

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Lessons in placemaking

Submitted 06-11-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks shares some lessons they are learning on the front lines of placemaking

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GR Initiative for Leaders Celebrates Its Graduates

Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders (GRIL) honored nine adult Community Leadership Program graduates, 23 GRIL U teen graduates and 30 Ambassador Club Ottawa Hills HS teen graduates.

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Lend a hand at the Downtown Market

Submitted 06-10-2013 under NEWS

Outdoor Market needs friendly faces and helping hands to assist shoppers and vendors on market days

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