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GRPL kicks off Summer Reading Challenge with construction trucks

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS

June 1 was the first day of the Summer Reading Challenge sponsored by Grand Rapids Public Libraries, and GRPL held a construction truck petting zoo event to help kick it off. The Grand Rapids Public Library and the Grand Rapids Children Museum...

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Listen to the Mitten and local record store join to showcase local bands

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS

On Saturday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. The Corner Record Shop in Grandville will host four bands in collaboration with local web music magazine, Listen to the Mitten (LTTM), and Bisou Booking. “I expect that it will be a fun time to connect with...

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Parking meters to get a raise

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

The City's Parking Commission voted three to two to hike up rates by 25 cents per hour for all metered spaces in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The rate boost, voted on June 13 and waiting for a "green light" from the City...

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Clean up Eastown

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

Eastown residents and neighbors are invited to brush up the business district prior to Bizarre Bazaar, the annual outdoor art and music festival. The cleanup will occur this Friday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Harmony Brewing Company is...

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Grand Rapids to host first bike polo tournament

Submitted 06-14-2013 under NEWS

Move over, Seabiscuit; there's a new type of polo in town. For the first time, Grand Rapids will host an official North America Hard-court Bike Polo tournament on June 15 and 16 at Belknap Park, where two bike polo specific courts were recently...

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Catalyst Radio: Wealthy Theatre energy, beautification, technology upgrades underway

Submitted 06-14-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW A major fundraising project to help make the historic Wealthy Theatre sustainable and energy efficient began in 2011 – the centennial anniversary...

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

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

The weather cooperated with this year's Festival of The Arts in downtown Grand Rapids. Festival 2013 was held on June 7, 8 and 9, and although clouds appeared over head, the rain held out for the annual three day event. Many volunteers and...

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Pride Festival to celebrate support for LGBT community

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

Pride Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with the addition of the Grand Rapids Parade of Pride. Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, June 15 at Calder Plaza. The festival celebrates steps being made forward in the gay community,...

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Chalk Flood to fill Monroe Center

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

This Saturday, June 22, Monroe Center will be closed between Ionia and Division to host a "chalk flood." The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chalk flood is open to all ages and skill levels and this year includes a chalk art...

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New Reality to hit Eastown neighborhood

Submitted 06-12-2013 under NEWS

Reality, a new novelty shop geared towards counter-cultural communities, will open its doors in the Eastown community on June 22. The shop, along with items like lazer pens, water bottles and beads for making jewelry, will be focusing on products...

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