Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Women at the Bar: Grand Rapids Attorneys in the 1870s - 1970s

Submitted 03-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the pioneering female attorneys in Grand Rapids who were among the first to venture into the male-dominated legal profession in a presentation March 13 by GVSU professor Ruth Stevens.

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Reshaping perspectives: The Rocket takes on culture in a new way

Submitted 03-05-2014 under OPINION

"The Rocket" is a story of youth, culture, tradition, and community in Laos, featuring confident performances and brilliant wilderness settings.

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MDOT staff, public meeting to discuss future of US-131 and I-96

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, March 6, The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss the future of key highways in Kent County over the next 20 years.

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How accessories can shape the look of your downtown

Submitted 03-04-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Whether or not you think parking is a problem -too little or too much- it is an issue that all cities face. Grand Rapids can learn from precedents set by others as well as lead a progressive initiative to change public perception.

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Grand Rapids micro-roaster doing coffee right

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids native Craig Patterson opened his coffee store in 2007 in an old warehouse downtown. To get his business out there, he started "The Saturday Experience" which allows customers to sample their coffee and espresso.

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Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.

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Story Matters: Jaclyn Clark, Danielle Dunn share what they love about living on Fitzhugh

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jaclyn Clark and Danielle Dunn live in East Hills. They share what they love about living there: walkability, easy access to downtown and even dancing with their neighbors.

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Large snowpack leads to concern over heightened spring flood levels

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NEWS

Scientists and city officials speak about the large amount of snow and pervasive cold temperatures and their effect on Grand River water levels come spring.

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