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Grand Rapids Public Schools Hold 21st Annual Turkey Trot

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NEWS

Many people plan to overeat, nap, and watch football on Thanksgiving Day. However, more than 2,000 people in Grand Rapids will also run a 5K on this national holiday. On Nov. 28, the 21st annual Turkey Trot 5K race will take place in Grand Rapids....

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Children help take local action towards global results

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NEWS

Many of us grew up with Tony the Tiger gracing the covers of our cereal boxes and interrupting our Saturday morning cartoons. While the animated tiger bears little resemblance to its real life cousin, one group is demonstrating how Tony can...

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Avenue for the Arts presents 11th anniversary of Free Radical

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

On November 1 and 8 the Avenue for the Arts presents the 11th anniversary of Free Radical, an art event on South Division Avenue showcasing local talent. Local businesses along the strip will transform into temporary art galleries, hosting over 100...

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Citizens to vote on park ballot initiative

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, the initiative Yes! GR Parks will appear on the ballot in the City of Grand Rapids. The ballot initiative aims to raise money to fix and replace park equipment, fix facilities and keep city pools open five weeks longer. A new tax with...

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GRPD reaches out to residents in community networking event

Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS

Following the success of their first Coffee with a Cop event, the Grand Rapids Police Department has decided to hold another community meet & greet on October 29. All residents are invited to head down to Arnie’s from 9:00 a.m....

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'Bras Across the Grand' promotes breast cancer awareness

Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS

Hundreds of decorated bras were strung downtown Grand Rapids across the Gillett Pedestrian Bridge Saturday morning as part of the Bras Across the Grand event. The 4th annual Bras Across the Grand event drew approximately 300 people, including 20...

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Center for Inquiry aims to educate, support

Submitted 10-24-2013 under NEWS

“Millions of Americans are living happily without religion.” The U.S. 131 billboard bearing these words may seem out of the ordinary for the predominantly conservative and religious bubble of West Michigan. The billboard is part of an...

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Help restore the tree canopy at Riverside Park

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FOGRP) on October 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree planting and fun activities at Riverside Park. Due to the destruction from the emerald ash borer, new trees need to be planted which will help increase the...

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Second attempt to raise money for Wyoming Public Schools to appear on November 5 ballot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

In the November 5 elections, two proposals will appear on ballots for Wyoming voters. They both seek to raise money to improve the schools in the district. Proposal One would grant Wyoming Public Schools $37 million dollars and place a tax with a...

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Voters to decide on Forest Hills Public School proposal

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, voters will have the opportunity to decide on a bond proposal that would allow Forest Hills Public Schools to borrow up to $45 million dollars over the next six to eight years. The proposal would require an additional tax of .38 mil....

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