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Run Local: Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

Submitted 09-30-2009 under NEWS

If you’ve not already completed a 20-mile training run, then it isn’t likely you’re up for a fall marathon. But, if you’re still in the selection mode regarding the big 26.2, here are a few reasons to choose the October 18 Metro Health Grand Rapids...

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2009 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run

Submitted 09-24-2009 under NEWS

At last Sunday's 2009 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run, runners followed scenic 5K and 10-mile routes along the Grand River and across several downtown bridges.  In the morning sunlight, observant athletes got early glimpses of ArtPrize entries...

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GRFD Makes Quick Trip to Tamarack

Submitted 09-23-2009 under NEWS

The Grand Rapid Fire Department was called to 1125 Tamarack NW at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night due to smoke coming from the residence. According to neighbors, something was forgotten on the stove. Firefighters were on scene for less than...

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Eastown Street Fair 2009

Submitted 09-19-2009 under NEWS

For the last 36 years Eastown has turned Wealthy street from Atlas to Lake Drive into a cultural mecca, this year they've out done themselves. Organized by the Eastown Community Association, local business, restauraunts, artist and musicians get...

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Park(ing) Day 2009: A photo essay

Submitted 09-18-2009 under NEWS

The annual event known as Park(ing) Day originated with the artist collective Rebar in San Francisco in 2005 as a means for drawing attention to the need for public, green space in the city. Groups of artists and activists fed meters while...

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Park(ing) Day 2009

Submitted 09-18-2009 under NEWS

A bike tour of a few of Grand Rapids' Parking Day spots. Chatting with parks advocates and other people participating in the event.

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Requiem for a dream?

Submitted 09-15-2009 under NEWS

It’s no secret that Michigan is in a financial mess. Rumors have been flying this summer about proposed cuts or caps for the Michigan film incentives. The Michigan Information Research Service (MIRS), the oldest legislative reporting service in...

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Health care demonstration

Submitted 09-15-2009 under NEWS

August 29, 2009 This Sunday a group of around 250 gathered outside of the Ford Federal Building to support health care reform. The Kent County Democratic Party described the gathering of "Democrats, progressives and independents" as "a counterpoint...

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ArtPrize piece catches fire in Cathedral Square

Submitted 09-15-2009 under NEWS

(Video) Michael Glenn Monroe was welding his The Sharing Tree (fondly known as "Woody") Project for ArtPrize at the Cathedral Square near the Catholic Central High School when the tree caught fire around 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2009. See his...

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Community rowing program unites different schools into a crew

Submitted 09-14-2009 under NEWS

What divides them is what unites them. About 45 kids from various high schools across Grand Rapids get into rowing shells and become a team. They have no school spirit to work with, no school mascot to rally around. This is about building teamwork,...

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