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From the Heart Yoga Center launches documentary film series

Submitted 01-16-2012 under NEWS

East Hills' From the Heart Yoga Center premieres a film series this Wednesday, January 18, at 7:15 p.m., offering a variety of documentaries to raise awareness of, and support for, causes related to the films' subjects. ...

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Commissioners discuss water protections, housing inspections

Submitted 01-12-2012 under NEWS

The first Grand Rapids city commission meeting of the new year was held on Tuesday January 10th. Approximately twenty citizens were in attendance for the evening session (Every commission meeting has time for public comment during the evening...

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Heartside to receive high-tech information boost

Submitted 01-12-2012 under NEWS

Heartside residents and visitors may soon experience a technology leap that is intended to help them identify resources in the area. The Heartside-Downtown Electronic Communications System (H-DECS) will be a wireless network of flat screen monitors...

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Pedro Noguera shares bolder approach to education at January Series

Submitted 01-11-2012 under NEWS

Pedro Noguera presented "A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education" Tuesday afternoon at Calvin College's Covenant Fine Arts Center as part of the college's ongoing January Series of speakers. Noguera sees...

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4 Sundays, 4 Museums. Free for everyone.

Submitted 01-11-2012 under NEWS

A new year-long collaboration between four Grand Rapids museums was announced today at a mid-morning press conference. For four Sundays in 2012, museums in Grand Rapids’ downtown will be open and free of charge for visitors. Gathering at the...

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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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