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Back to basics: Progressive Women's Alliance focused on fundraising

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Progressive Women's Alliance is changing to focus on fundraising.

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Re-envisioning the Avenue: new membership requirements signify more cohesive era.

Submitted 03-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

“It's an indication that the Avenue is growing and developing into a legitimate organization of talented, motivated artists who want to share what they do," says Amanda Carmer of Craft House gallery.

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City to discuss Revision Division project

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority will be hosting a meeting to discuss its plans for Division Avenue

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Dyer-Ives presents The Interrupters: A Review

Submitted 03-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Creston's volunteer reporter Jonathan S. gives his takeaway from the panel discussion and showing of the movie "The Interrupters," as the Grand Rapids community continues to come together to address gang violence in the city.

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Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Community conversation followed the screening of "Urban Roots," a WMEAC FIlm Series feature on urban farming in Detroit.

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A river runs through it: Fly fishing instruction offered for men

Submitted 03-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Fly fishing instruction morning for men including food, fun and friends.

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Grand Rapidians ride Sea to Sea to fight local, global poverty

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Sea to Sea 2013 Bike Tour is a nine week, 3,900-mile cycling trek across North America designed to raise awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world.

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City Charter to 'decriminalize GR' hits another delay

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NEWS

City Manager Greg Sundstrom has delayed the Charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids.

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Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Removal of gray wolves from endangered species list and legislation signed by governor could allow wolf hunting in near future

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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Street Task Force asks for further funding to repair streets. Without improvements, 94% of our city streets will be in poor condition in nine years.

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