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Join the 25th birthday party of the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council

Submitted 03-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

The GGRWHC celebrates its 25th anniversary Thursday with a party at the Women's City Club. In 1988, the founders recognized the need to research and document contributions of local women who helped build our community.

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Cyclists asks City for more bike lanes

Submitted 03-20-2013 under NEWS

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition is working with city officials to advocate for bicycle commuting.

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WMI sits down with the awesome Kate Nash

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI and The Crane Wives hang out with British singer/songwriter Kate Nash.

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Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women congratulates top women-owned businesses

Submitted 03-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) has released an announcement congratulating the Top Women Owned Businesses, and urging others to take advantage of entrepreneurial training and small business resources.

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Bartertown builds success on vegan offerings, local food, cooperative management

Submitted 03-18-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Bartertown Diner's collective management style and advocacy of vegan and vegetarian cuisine provides an interesting look at the restaurant business.

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Catalyst Radio: LadyfestGR to showcase female talent, benefit Our Kitchen Table

Submitted 03-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

LadyfestGR’s all-women musical performances, a variety show and workshops span March 22-23, and take place at The Pyramid Scheme, The DAAC and Heartside Gallery.

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New building marks new era for Acton Institute

Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Acton staff look forward to using new location and its resources to fulfill think tank's mission

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Free program looks at life of Progressive Era activist: Educator Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss

Submitted 03-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This local activist was on the forefront of numerous significant community contributions after she arrived in Grand Rapids in 1887.

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City hopes to extend Revision Division project

Submitted 03-11-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority discusses the results of Division Street lane changes

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Re-envisioning the Avenue: new membership requirements signify more cohesive era.

Submitted 03-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

“It's an indication that the Avenue is growing and developing into a legitimate organization of talented, motivated artists who want to share what they do," says Amanda Carmer of Craft House gallery.

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