Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Shop locally, give back at Grand Rapids Downtown Market during holidays

Submitted 12-09-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Buying local this holiday season ensures that more dollars will be recirculated back into the community. The Downtown Market is hosting activities in support of the local economy.

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Downtown noodle restaurant pays homage to historical spice trade

Submitted 12-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

From the moment one walks in, The Bandit Queen tells a story through not only the food, but also the decor and overall design aesthetic of the small 20-seat establishment.

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Black Lives Matter Grand Rapids chapter kicks off meetings with nonviolence training, rally at Calder Plaza

Submitted 12-05-2014 under NEWS

In the wake of events in Ferguson, MO, Grand Rapids leaders created a chapter of the national organization Black Lives Matter to address issues of racism locally.

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Advancing mobility one walk at a time

Submitted 12-05-2014 under OPINION

Preparations for the disART Festival in April 2015 have been underway for several months. disART will showcase performances and visual art exhibits by artists who are in some way physically or mentally impaired.

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Building consensus: public engagement strategist to address justice, equity, involvement in city planning

Submitted 12-03-2014 under NEWS

Don Edwards, Principal at Justice and Sustainability Associates in DC, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday for the GR Forward Thinking Speaker Series.

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City Commission hears public comment about police body camera implementation

Submitted 12-03-2014 under NEWS

LINC addresses City Commission with proposed policy to equip police officers with body cameras; public weighs in.

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Local history buff launches Tour GR, gains traction

Submitted 12-02-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapidian Jim Winslow is moving forward with his startup Tour GR by gleaning stories from the area's past, offering guided tours of historic landmarks.

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Own our city: Toronto's Chief Planner shares window into ingredients for civic change

Submitted 12-01-2014 under NEWS

Jennifer Keesmaat visited Grand Rapids for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series, to talk to Grand Rapidians about the key elements needed to ensure good growth and change.

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