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GR Teens take part in the Magic Ring Game

Submitted 07-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR area teens are being led through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE curriculum. They are exploring issues of social justice in our community and how they can have a positive influence in these issues.

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The Avenue for the Arts works to bring in even more vendors with upcoming market

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

The Avenue for the Arts will be holding its second downtown art market of the summer on July 13.

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Iconic Grand Rapids church tower comes down, brick by brick

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

First United Methodist Church's tower in downtown Grand Rapids is being deconstructed by hand.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Admissions Tuesdays draws increased visitors

Submitted 07-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Free admission to the GRAM is allowing Grand Rapids art lovers to head downtown, see art and not worry about breaking any budgets.

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Downtown Development Authority approves parklet amendment

Submitted 07-10-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority has approved an amendment to the Streetscape Improvement Incentive Program as a first step to the creation of parklets in Downtown Grand Rapids.

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The price of good streets

Submitted 07-09-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our roads are in a bad condition: that is no longer an opinion. Funding them is a more complicated question. Here are some ways that the city, the state and taxpayer can help give us good streets again.

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GRAM GoSite wants your input

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Help the GRAM create an innovative, interactive, and inclusive information sharing space for visitors to the Downtown. Take a few minutes to complete their survey.

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Jake Stilson, an Anticipated Performer at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Musician, Jake Stilson, shares about his career, his new album and his upcoming performance at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts.

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High school students to spend summer identifying social justice issues.

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders teaches their new ACTIVATE curriculum.

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Creating a fresh community at the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-02-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market is bringing vibrancy to a dormant part of the downtown and creating a community through business, events and classes for all ages.

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