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Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Popular vegan fare restaurant Bartertown has remodeled its interior and plans to add a live food bar next door.

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Exploring Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Experience Grand Rapids seeks Tourism Ambassadors to help visitors and locals explore Grand Rapids

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Vintage charm lights up Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue Downtown remains illuminated with vintage lights and nostalgic window displays through the new year.

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From the voices of many, one vision emerges

Submitted 12-23-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Engaging in new ways with our community has enabled the GR Forward team to draft a vision statement for our downtown and riverfront areas.

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Focus on Issues: Community Outreach Court

Submitted 12-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids' Heartside social service organizations have teamed up with legal service organizations and the Grand Rapids District Court to form the Community Outreach Court.

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New police chief notes lowering recidivism rates; continues to seek ways to lower rates further

Submitted 12-17-2014 under NEWS

A conversation with GRPD Chief of Police David Rahinsky reveals he's looking at ways to address recidivism in Michigan- which at a 28% rate is significantly lower than the national level. Rahinsky says it's still too high.

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City Commission holds public hearing on police, community relations

Submitted 12-17-2014 under NEWS

Most citizens in favor of body cameras spoke of transparency as a big issue with police, but others also noted privacy concerns.

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New festival to introduce area to disability art; works to build access, understanding

Submitted 12-16-2014 under NEWS

The DisArt Festival will be the largest festival on disability and art in the United States to date, says founder and director Chris Smit.

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Rosa Parks Circle gets icy, open to skaters

Submitted 12-16-2014 under NEWS

Downtown is decked out in holiday lighting and crowds are breaking in the ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle.

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Gaming on board: party provider expands services with Ultimate Gaming Bus

Submitted 12-16-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Brian Mosby started his business three years ago by offering bounce houses and other party fun for young children. He's now expanding his services to include entertainment for older children and teens with a mobile gaming station equiped with up to 50 video games.

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