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East Hills urban canopy grows with 100 new trees

Submitted 12-22-2015 under NEWS

The East Hills’ urban forest got a boost last week when the City of Grand Rapids planted 100 new trees in the area. The East Hills Council of Neighbors continues to work on their urban forest plan with the City of Grand Rapids.   “...

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Vote now to pick Summer 2016's Movies in the Park

Submitted 12-22-2015 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) now has a poll open to pick this coming summer's Movies in the Park series. This first round of voting narrows the competition down to 10 movies, with the voting lasting until January 3, 2016. “DGRI...

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Brewery Vivant to celebrate five years of brewing, sustainability, neighborhood advocacy

Submitted 12-18-2015 under NEWS

This Sunday, December 20, Brewery Vivant will celebrate five years of brewing classic Belgium beer in East Hills. The pub will open at noon with various activities until the pub closes at 10 p.m. “[It will be] a celebration of five...

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Advanced Manufacturing Expo and West Michigan Works! to Hold Largest Public Technology Show in Michigan

Submitted 12-18-2015 under NEWS

Advanced Manufacturing Expo has moved to the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids and joined forces with West Michigan Works! to hold the largest public show in Michigan that showcases technology solutions and talent for manufacturers and vendors.  ...

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GRPD rifle purchase splits Commissioners, residents

Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission voted in favor of a plan to allow the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) to acquire new rifles on December 15, in a split vote of 5-2. The decision received a mixed response, with attendees split over the role of...

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John Ball Zoo plans for growth as nonprofit

Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS

Amid years of attendance growth, John Ball Zoo is on its way to expansion under a new master plan recently approved by zoo directors. The plan will cost around $50 million over the next 25 years. The funds will go toward new changes that will affect...

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WYCE prepares annual party to celebrate, support community radio

Submitted 12-15-2015 under NEWS

WYCE will once again be holding its 16th annual Bubble Bash on Thursday, December 17 from 5-8 p.m. in partnership with The Gilmore Collection. The event, held at The B.O.B.'s House of Music and Entertainment (H.O.M.E.) at 20 Monroe Avenue, NW.,...

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Students come together in creative space to celebrate Black culture

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

CBIS (Centering Blackness In Schools) started out of East Kentwood High School, gathering two months ago, and through personal donations and a pop can drive, held their kickoff event, "Culture Night", this past Wednesday evening in the...

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Partners for a Racism-Free Community brings culture, cocktails, comedy to event

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

Partners in a Racism-Free Community’s held a night filled with culture, comedy and cocktails at the City Flats Hotel Ballroom this past Tuesday at their event "Race Together: Culture, Cocktails and ...

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City Commission to vote on GR Forward plan

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NEWS

GR Forward, a plan to revitalize downtown Grand Rapids, was unanimously approved by the Grand Rapids Planning Commission on Nov. 12, and now heads to the City Commission looking for final approval on Dec. 15. GR Forward is a planning process that...

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