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Start Garden planted

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NEWS

You bring the seeds, we’ll supply the field and the water: that’s the premise behind Start Garden, Rick DeVos’s venture capital fund designed to turn Michigan, specifically Grand Rapids, into an “ecosystem that’s the...

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Baxter Greenhouse Initiative: Growing more than greens

Submitted 04-22-2012 under NEWS

In 2009, the Baxter neighborhood was declared a “food desert” by the Health Department for having no nearby sources of fresh food or produce. In response, the Baxter Community Center began the Greenhouse Initiative as part of its 40th...

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In praise of story

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College professor of English and celebrated local author Gary Schmidt kicked off the school’s biannual Festival of Faith and Writing with a passionate invocation for story on Thursday. The Festival of Faith and Writing, held once every...

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GVSU wins Districts at prestigious National Student Advertising Competition

Submitted 04-18-2012 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University's Advertising Team made school history this weekend in Southfield, MI with a first place finish in District 6 at the AAF National Student Advertising Competition [NSAC]. The district is the...

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Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS

A one-mile stretch of Plainfield Avenue from Leonard to Ann Street is about to undergo a major makeover with the construction of seven bio-retention islands in the median. A bio-retention island is a type of infrastructure that uses plants, trees...

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Calvin College to host native plant sale

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS

The idea of going "local" has been all the rage in recent years, applying to food, goods, and services. But what about local plants? On May 5, Calvin College will host its annual Native Plant Sale. This is an opportunity for residents to...

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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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