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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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Central City Weed & Seed, SouthTown Residents Host Forum on Alcohol

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

As a core part of its “weeding” and “seeding” mission, Central City Weed & Seed is launching a new initiative to curb excessive alcohol use in the SouthTown area. Together with local residents and the Kent County Substance Abuse Prevention...

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The Rapidian, ArtPrize, GVSU among top honorees at 25th Annual WMPRSA Awards

Submitted 04-30-2010 under NEWS

The Rapidian, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Valley State University, and ArtPrize were among the top honorees at the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s (WMPRSA) 25th annual PRoof Awards held Thursday night. More than...

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Pesipop meets Goal for Artprize Project

Submitted 04-25-2010 under NEWS

Recently my husband, Scott Warren, interviewed Artist Anthony Pesi regarding his latest project, “1024 bits of you and me”.   Pesi’s works are usually small scale, this concept where he generates a collection of 1,024 tiles assembled  into...

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Spring moon and Saturn attract 500 gazers around GR

Submitted 04-20-2010 under NEWS

An estimated 500+ space-enthusiasts took in clear viewings of both the waxing crescent moon and Saturn at last night’s Spring Moon Gaze. The event, sponsored by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA), was held in a dozen parking...

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