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WYCE prepares annual party to celebrate, support community radio

Submitted 12-15-2015 under NEWS

The Bubble Bash at The B.O.B. will bring together local programmers, listeners and WYCE staff for their annual holiday celebration.

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Local business seeks inspiration from British colonial empire

Submitted 12-15-2015 under OPINION

Barfly's new restaurant concept, Waldron Public House, will feature cuisine inspired by cultures colonised by the British Empire.

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Exploring Greater Grand Rapids: Experiences as a GoSite Guide

Submitted 12-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

From tourists to new residents to lifelong residents, GoSite impacts people over the long-term through small recommendations that place a large role in how people experience West Michigan together.

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

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

The local organization asks what you would give to end racism in an event geared towards getting attendees comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

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The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line

Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapid is working to provide more transportation options as our downtown grows.

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City Commission to vote on GR Forward plan

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NEWS

GR Forward will head to a final vote at the City Commission on Dec. 15, following months of public forums and approval from the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Grand Rapids Planning Commission.

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Celebrate service to City at retirement party for combined 60 years of service

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NEWS

Local citizens will have the chance to celebrate retiring City officials and staff at a retirement part for Mayor Heartwell, Commissioners Elias Lumpkins and Walt Gutowski and Secretary to the Mayor Jane Bush, on December 16.

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Giving great: Take gifts beyond average by supporting local, handmade this year

Submitted 12-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

While holiday shopping season approaches, don’t get caught in the dust with stress about where to buy unique gifts that will WOW your friends and loved ones. The Avenue for the Arts provides you with a numerous amount of options on where to shop this holiday season.

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County budget balanced with boost from rising property values

Submitted 12-03-2015 under NEWS

An increase in property value in Kent County helped the commission pass a balanced budget on Nov. 19 and eliminated the need to cut any services.

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Grand Caroling hits right note to rouse holiday spirit downtown

Submitted 12-01-2015 under OPINION

Local choral groups will lead community sing-alongs on the steps of Welsh Auditorium for the first three Fridays in December. The free public event promises to rekindle the spirit when downtown Grand Rapids was the retail hub of the city.

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