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Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million

Submitted 06-15-2010 under NEWS

This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas of need in Kent County including economic growth, health, arts and culture, and the creation of safe and...

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Behind the Scenes: Hard Hat Preview of UICA's New Building

Submitted 06-15-2010 under NEWS

For more than a year there has been much talk and anticipation about the new mixed use building that will be home to the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA). A recent hardhat tour led by Jeff Meeuwsen, director of the UICA revealed...

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Super Happy Funtime Burlesque going on national tour, fundraise at Electric Cheetah

Submitted 06-14-2010 under NEWS

Super Happy Funtime Burleque is a Grand Rapids based ragtag group of talented performers who bring action and entertainment to the people all around the West Michigan area. Known for pushing the restrictions on stripping, and stepping on the toes of...

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Moped accident results in signficant injuries

Submitted 06-07-2010 under NEWS

At approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, Matthew Russell was headed west on Fulton on his way home to Grandville. It was pouring rain, and according to Russell, who was riding his moped, he was edged over by a vehicle in the right lane and...

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[HEARTSIDE] Grand openings for Pikositos, Pekich Park today in Heartside

Submitted 06-03-2010 under NEWS

It’s a big day on the Avenue for the Arts. This afternoon marks the grand opening of Pikositos, a new restaurant focusing on Mexican cuisine, and the official park dedication of Rev. Barb Pekich Park at the corner of South Division and Cherry....

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Artists Battle in Fundraiser for the Creston Neighborhood

Submitted 05-10-2010 under NEWS

The fourth annual Art Battle for Community will be held Wednesday night, May 12, at the Sazerac Lounge on Plainfield. This creative and energetic fundraiser supports the Creston Neighborhood Association (CNA) and is one of its "Hello,...

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[HEARTSIDE] First Picnic in Heartside Pocket Park a Success!

Submitted 05-05-2010 under NEWS

Thirty-four Heartside-area neighbors, workers and park boosters spent their lunch hour at the new pocket park at the corner of Division and Cherry yesterday afternoon. The event was organized at a special community meeting held in response to the...

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Taxes raised, incumbents defeated in GRPS school board election

Submitted 05-05-2010 under NEWS

The results from the Tuesday, May 4 election are in, all 71 voting districts have reported, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district has two new board members. Challengers Jon O'Connor and Mauren Quinn Slade defeated two incumbents Amy C....

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Uncertain Future for Grand Rapids Parks and Rec

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

This week, fitness hobbyists in Grand Rapids will get the chance to sign up for Summer Parks and Recreation classes. And, at $39 per class, these 10 week fitness programs are simply the best deal in town. But if the Tuesday ballot request for a tax...

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American Bakery Fire Delays Opening Day

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

The long awaited re-opening day for the American Bakery will have to wait. The Grand Rapids Fire Department was called to 712 Bridge St. NW this morning (Monday) around 7am to find a fire in progress at the landmark west side establishment....

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