Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Children help take local action towards global results

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NEWS

A local environmental advocacy group hopes to lobby the Kellogg's corporation to influence Wilmar International's palm oil production practice.

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Downtown library celebrates Día de los Muertos

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Public Library is hosting 20 altars created by Grand Rapids residents to honor the deceased and offers educational family activities during Día de los Muertos.

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Avenue for the Arts presents 11th anniversary of Free Radical

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

Free Radical is an annual art event hosted by Avenue for the Arts on the South Division Avenue corridor that celebrates community and supports local businesses.

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Local Photographer puts international spotlight on Grand Rapidian

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local photographer Steph Harding has won an international photography contest for her image of a local business owner.

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'Bras Across the Grand' promotes breast cancer awareness

Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS

Hundreds of decorated bras were strung downtown Grand Rapids across the Gillett Pedestrian Bridge Saturday morning as part of the Bras Across the Grand event. The 4th annual Bras Across the Grand event drew approximately 300 people, including 20 breast cancer survivors.

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Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women recognizes outstanding women in business

Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

GROW recognized three business women for excellence in leadership, small business, and volunteer service.

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Red cedar sprouts from middle of Child Discovery Center parking lot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

In the middle of the night, a tree was planted in the middle of a parking lot. The Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center used guerrilla tactic to spark conversation about projected greenspace.

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