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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Last week, there was much buzz surrounding the news that the national grocery chains Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods would be opening up shop in Grand Rapids. While many Grand Rapidians were excited about this possibility, not all were enthused...

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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official. This Thursday evening at 5:00, Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly...

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Read 'N Give coordinates reading literacy initiative in over 60 schools

Submitted 03-13-2013 under NEWS

Crossroads Middle school is one of over 60 schools, local businesses, nonprofits and individuals partnering with Read 'N Give to collect gently used books for the purpose of gifting them to schools in need. Once the books are collected they...

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Local First works to inspire, build relationships with upcoming event

Submitted 03-12-2013 under NEWS

Local First is gearing up for its 5th Annual Sustainable Business Conference on March 27 at Aquinas College. The Sustainable Business Conference gathers local businesses to share and discuss effective ways to achieve triple bottom line policies...

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City hopes to extend Revision Division project

Submitted 03-11-2013 under NEWS

Last Friday in Kendall College's Historic Federal Building, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) discussed the results of their Revision Division Project and the data they collected from their study of the road conditions. The goal of the...

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Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Kent District Library is gathering materials created by Michigan writers and musicians, and is dedicating space in two library branches for the new...

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City to discuss Revision Division project

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting a public meeting today, Friday, March 8 at Kendall College in the Historic Federal Building. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. project partners will present their results for the Revision Division Project...

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW A new study examining gender representation in 67 major films from the past year has just been released by Grand Rapids Institute for Information...

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City Charter to 'decriminalize GR' hits another delay

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NEWS

The City charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids that was approved by Grand Rapids voters last November has been delayed. A press release issued by the city last week states “City Manager Greg Sundstrom reports that the...

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

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

A petition drive is underway to allow voters to choose whether or not a piece of legislation, which could allow hunters to hunt the gray wolf in Michigan, will stand. The group Keep Michigan Wolves Protected needs to collect more than...

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