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Grand Rapids leads state in medical marijuana legislation

Submitted 09-15-2010 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission voted unanimously this evening to pass two ordinances pertaining to caregivers who grow and distribute medical marijuana in their homes. According to an official memorandum authored by Planning Director Suzanne...

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"Freaky Fast Sandwiches" more like "Freaky Low Wages," one area-group says

Submitted 09-08-2010 under NEWS

The Jimmy John’s sandwich chain is known for their “Freaky Fast Sandwiches,” witty signs, and primarily college-age staff.  Poor labor practices is something that they are not well known for.  However, the Industrial Workers of the World...

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$3 million renovation of Fulton Street Farmers Market unveiled

Submitted 09-03-2010 under NEWS

For over 80 years the Fulton Street Farmers Market has brought locally grown produce and homemade items to the heart of Grand Rapids. Last Tuesday the association unveiled an estimated $3 million renovation of the market that will improve vendor...

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WMEAC and Local Partners Light the Way for Recycling CFLs

Submitted 08-26-2010 under NEWS

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council is continuing the community education initiative it began earlier this year with Project Light Change. Recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) is the focus of the latest phase of the project. “...

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100th Wednesday Evening Bike Ride approaching, Daniel Koert steps down as ride leader

Submitted 08-14-2010 under NEWS

Next Wednesday on August 18 is the 100th Wednesday Evening Ride. For two years, the Wednesday Evening Bike Ride has happened at 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Bicyclists meet at the Calvin College Art Gallery parking lot (Division between Cherry and Oakes...

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Cockadoodle DON'T: City divided, chicken ordinance fails

Submitted 08-10-2010 under NEWS

Following a failed motion from Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss to delay the vote, the city chickens ordinance failed this evening 3-3. Bliss, Ruth Kelly and Mayor George Heartwell voted in favor of the proposal, while Walt Gutowski, Dave Shaffer and...

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Primary election narrows candidate pool for fall

Submitted 08-04-2010 under NEWS

Republican candidates outnumbered Democrats in West Michigan in the August 3 primary electon but, as always, only one from each party was chosen once the votes were counted. GovernorRepublican candidate Pete Hoekstra was the leading vote getter in...

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New 4g Broadband in GR; Low-income Program to Come

Submitted 08-03-2010 under NEWS

Videographer Chad Becker provides this report from today's City of Grand Rapids press conference announcing the arrival of a new broadband service option for local residents. The 4g WiMax network is being launched by the company Clearwire....

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Southtown PhotoVoice screening sets direction for community action

Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS

Viewers were jumping out of their seats at Dirk Koning Microcinema last Friday evening as they debated the best way to improve Southtown neighborhoods. Nearly 30 attendees gathered at Wealthy Theatre on July 30 to view Southtown PhotoVoice, a...

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Seven candidates in primary for gubernatorial seat, 3rd Congressional District

Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS

In the Aug. 3 primary election, five republicans and two democrats are running for party backing and eventually Michigan's 4-year gubernatorial seat. The same amount are in the primary race for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S....

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