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Kendall's LEED renovation of Federal Building nearly complete

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NEWS

As Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University prepares to move into the Federal Building (also known as the former Grand Rapids Art Museum), it has done complete renovation of the space totaling $28.5 million dollars. The building...

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City Commission to meet January 10

Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS

This Tuesday, January 10 will be the City Commission's first meeting of the new year. On this week's agenda are a report by the City Clerk in regards to emergency ambulance rates. Ordinances will be covered regarding an amendment...

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Mayor Heartwell's live call-in show to lose host of eight years

Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS

After 12 years with the program, tonight will be Sister Barbara Hansen’s last episode of City Connection. A live call-in show with Mayor Heartwell, City Connection is an opportunity for Grand Rapidians to talk with our mayor about important city...

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Catalyst Radio: Until Love Is Equal seeks LGBT non-discrimination rights

Submitted 01-06-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW On today’s Catalyst Radio, we talk with representatives from the local grassroots organization Until Love Is Equal, working on anti-discrimination...

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January Series starts 25th year at Calvin College

Submitted 01-03-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College's January Series will be held January 4-24 this year, with weekday presentations starting at 12:30 in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Additional viewing locations are available, as well as online streaming of audio, for...

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City to offer free Christmas tree disposal

Submitted 01-01-2012 under NEWS

This year the city of Grand Rapids will again offer a variety of options for the disposing of used Christmas trees. According to a press release from James Hurt with the Public Services department, the city will offer free disposal beginning ...

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Catalyst Radio: Community Conversation on The Rapidian

Submitted 12-30-2011 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Hear what Grand Rapids' citizen journalists and local readers are discussing. The Rapidian's Managing Editor Holly Bechiri and Community...

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Health Department investigates HIV exposure claim

Submitted 12-27-2011 under NEWS

The Kent County Health Department released a statement earlier today regarding a 51-year-old man from Comstock Park claiming to intentionally spread the HIV virus to unsuspecting sexual partners. The Health Department is currently working with Grand...

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Woodland Mall closed amidst large scale fight

Submitted 12-26-2011 under NEWS

Mall security closed down Woodland Mall Monday evening after a large scale fight broke out at around 6:30pm. The mall has mostly been evacuated, but as of 7:15pm, many mall employees remain locked in breakrooms throughout the building.  Todd...

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City Commission year-end meeting covers multiple topics

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NEWS

Large white fluffy snowflakes sprinkled the city streets as Mayor Heartwell and the Grand Rapids City Commission gathered for their last meeting of 2011 Tuesday night. The agenda was full of year-end discussion points. This included...

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