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A Watershed Moment: High hopes for 2012 Grand River GreenUp

Submitted 04-16-2012 under NEWS

Grand Rapids-based West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Grand Haven Jaycees will host the 2nd Annual Grand River GreenUp this Saturday, April 21 at Riverside Park in Robinson Township from 9 a.m. to noon. Last year...

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Catalyst Radio: Brian J. Bowe, on the state of journalism

Submitted 04-13-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio we talk about the mission of journalism with Brian J. Bowe, a professor of journalism at Grand Valley State...

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A Watershed Moment: Converting Energy into Smart Energy

Submitted 04-12-2012 under NEWS

  The way energy is delivered to our homes is changing. Energy service providers are beginning to use Smart technology which will deliver and use energy more efficiently, and be more cost effective. Consumers Energy and SmartStreet is...

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BISSELL Pet Foundation responds to Allegan dogs' needs with $10,000 donation

Submitted 04-12-2012 under NEWS

The response to the dog hoarding/puppy mill case this week in Allegan County has been overwhelming, bringing hundreds of volunteers, supplies and monetary donations. Count the Grand Rapids-based BISSELL Pet Foundation among the emergency responders...

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New GRandJazzfest set for August 18

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

"I'm proud to announce that we now have GRandJazzfest," said Mayor Heartwell just after 12 p.m. Tuesday. This free, one-day event will start at noon on August 18 at Rosa Parks Circle and will feature Tim Bowman and Phil Denny in...

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Celebration Cinema ready to build downtown

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

Borrowing state of the art ideas from cities like Denver, Los Angeles and Chicago, Celebration Cinema said it is planning to construct a premium experience theatre in downtown Grand Rapids. Speaking to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board...

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Senator Stabenow to speak in Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

United States Senator Debbie Stabenow will be in Grand Rapids on April 12 to speak at a fundraiser for the Progressive Women’s Alliance of West Michigan (PWA). PWA is a political action committee which seeks to influence public policy through...

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Secret society inspires newest SiTE:LAB event

Submitted 04-10-2012 under NEWS

Inspired by a turn of the century secret society, the newest SiTE:LAB event this Friday night will offer visitors three floors of innovative performance art at the old Harris Furniture Building. This building, located at 109 ½ South Division...

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Proposal aims to bring casino to downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-06-2012 under NEWS

If a group of investors across the state have their way Grand Rapids residents soon won't even have to get in the car to bet it all on black. A proposal to add a casino to the downtown area is moving ahead.  A group calling themselves the...

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A Watershed Moment: Grand Rapids, a leader in sustainability

Submitted 04-05-2012 under NEWS

In this installment of "A Watershed Moment", the Director of Energy and Sustainability for the city of Grand Rapids talks about the 2010 Grand Rapids Sustainability Plan. According to Haris Alibasic, the plan makes Grand Rapids...

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