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Trash Talk: Controversy sparks over new solid waste management plan

Submitted 03-27-2012 under NEWS

A proposal that would allow the Kent County Board of Public Works more control over where solid waste ends up after leaving the curb is generating much debate between waste haulers and the county. Private waste haulers in the region are concerned...

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GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change

Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS

Since 1993, national organization Camfed (the Campaign for Female Education) has been fighting poverty and AIDS by educating young women in impoverished areas of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi, and the upcoming benefit offers Grand...

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A Watershed Moment: Stormwater management in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS

Before Michigan was settled, natural drainage created many wetlands in the state. As inhabitants came, water was drained in order to avoid disease and make room for arable land. This was done by building straight and deep ditches which swiftly moved...

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Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Women At Risk International reaches around the world to many conflict and impoverished areas to help women and girls who are the target of...

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Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

From now until April 9, greater Grand Rapids residents can do their part to green the landscape and increase urban tree cover by purchasing and planting goods at the 22nd Annual Spring Tree and Shrub Sale. The fundraiser, which encourages...

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The making of our city budget

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

How do we budget our city? The first few City Commission meetings of 2012 sparked an investigation into the planning process of Grand Rapids' budget. Who makes the decisions? How are employees paid? What is collective bargaining? Sitting in on a...

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Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom's Wine, Women & Song is March 22

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW MomsBloom, a Grand Rapid nonprofit that assists families of newborns, offering free services that help the mom, new baby and the whole family, is...

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Environmentalists, business owners concerned over bill that allows yard clippings in landfills

Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would allow the commingling of yard clippings and garbage in landfills, a move that has local environmental experts concerned. The House Energy and Technology Committee passed...

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Stand-up legend Marc Maron hits Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS

LaughFest 2012 brings to Grand Rapids some big names in the comedy world, as part of its second annual festival of all things funny. Among them is veteran stand-up master Marc Maron, who headlines at the Wealthy Theatre tonight at 10 p.m. ...

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Trevor Thomas launches 'The Campaign For Us All'

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NEWS

Former journalist and WOOD-TV8 news producer, Trevor Thomas (D), announced his candidacy for Michigan's 3rd Congressional seat to a roomful of supporters in downtown Grand Rapids at The Gallery at Bar Divani on Saturday, March 10, 2012 as they...

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