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Catalyst Radio: St. Cecilia Center's School of Music has a summer of classes underway

Submitted 06-06-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about St. Cecilia Music Center’s School of Music program, which includes a summer camp program that...

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Grand Rapids City Commission postpones vote on panhandling restrictions

Submitted 06-04-2014 under NEWS

After debating at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, the Commission decided to postpone its vote on an aggressive solicitation ordinance in order to come up with restrictions that will gain wider public support. Mayor George Heartwell led the...

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American Red Cross volunteers & donors honored in "Sweet Celebration"

Submitted 06-04-2014 under NEWS

Last Thursday, the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids chapter held an ice cream social to celebrate the contributions of its most active volunteers and blood donors. The “Sweet Celebration," attended by board members, volunteers,...

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Creperie opens in Downtown Market

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Downtown Market, an all-new destination for local food innovation, education and experimentation, today announced Penelope’s Creperie, a new restaurant serving sweet and savory crepes as well as other Mediterranean fare, is the...

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Group to ride bikes from Rockford to East Hills via White Pine Trail

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NEWS

On Sunday June 1, gear up for a nearly 15 mile bike ride from Rockford Brewing Company to Brewery Vivant in East Hills. Fly to the Coq, an annual group bike ride in its second year will follow the White Pine Trail. The 92 mile linear trail is...

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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 06-02-2014 under NEWS

Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection."  This month, in light of the recent announcement of a new City Hall position of a Communications Director, GRTV...

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Keith Allard wants your vote, Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-28-2014 under NEWS

I had a chance to talk with Keith Allard, local candidate for State Representative about his feelings about his hometown, his generation's prospects and the role of government in people's lives. He's passionate about all of...

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Eastown first among four districts to host shop hops

Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS

On each Thursday during the month of June, one of four Uptown business districts will host Eat.Shop.Rock., a shop hop including live entertainment and family friendly activities.  On Thursday, June 5 from 5-9 p.m. the first of the four...

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New menswear shop opens in MoDiv

Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, May 22, the new menswear boutique Jeffrey George opened its doors to patrons. The clothing shop, located in the MoDiv building downtown joins a number of retailers as the newest addition.  In his effort to eschew "fast fashion...

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Movies in the Park back for second year

Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS

Movies in the Park, a Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. initiative, is back for its second season with a decades theme in its lineup. This year's movie series kicks off on June 6 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark. The movie starts...

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