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Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Fenced off abutment doesn't solve anything, says local homeless advocate

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

Concern grows over where displaced residents are living now.

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Gaspard Gallery to present photography art book "Beholder"

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

Chris Cox of Gaspard Gallery will exhibit a new collection of photographs bound in book format.

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Last Chance to experience Pulso: Arte de las Americas

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

UICA and KCAD have collaborated to exhibit contemporary art by Latin American artists.

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Ideas work here: starting big conversations in city planning

Submitted 11-26-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The implementation of city projects and urban development requires a collaboration between planners and residents in order to inaugurate the collective vision.

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Continued safety issues cited as reason for bridge abutment fencing

Submitted 11-25-2013 under NEWS

Putting up the fencing was the only solution, say city leaders.

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Vegan holiday cooking class to instill community, health, fun

Submitted 11-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Thought Design Learning Studio adds variety to the typical Thanksgiving or Christmas dishes with their new culinary course on November 23.

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HopCat hype proves true on most counts

Submitted 11-20-2013 under OPINION

I've visited the world-famous brewpub on a number of occasions and have generally been satisfied with my experience. This time I visited HopCat with a critical tongue, questioning the build-up surrounding the beer, the ambiance... and the Crack Fries.

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Sass Fest to celebrate hand crafted local goodness

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The third annual festival has again organized in the DIT spirit to showcase local handmade goods and workshops.

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GoSite coalition partners offer collaborative, community-focused programs

Submitted 11-19-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The information sharing space will serve as a central access point, highlighting many of the notable programs already in place throughout the community.

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Dwelling Place invests in Herkimer building, adds new income based housing units

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

Dwelling Place and Pine Rest CMHS team up to provide services in reconstructed Herkimer building.

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