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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 06-02-2014 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions Monday night, including questions about the proposed panhandling ordinance and a new Communication Director position for the City.

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9-year-old anti-hunger advocate to join Judge Smolenski on stage at luncheon

Submitted 06-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Guests of Feeding America West Michigan's June 10 luncheon will get a personal take on hunger relief from the Food Bank's youngest advocate.

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Keith Allard wants your vote, Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-28-2014 under NEWS

Keith Allard, local candidate for State Representative, talks about his feelings about his hometown, his generation's prospects and the role of government in people's lives.

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"City of churches" to consider legal action against begging

Submitted 05-20-2014 under OPINION

Tonight, the City Commission will be considering an adjustment to city laws that could put great restraints, once again, on panhandling.

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Vote yes for Grand Rapids streets today

Submitted 05-06-2014 under OPINION

We must pass the income tax extension now. The result of a yes vote is that citizens will continue paying exactly the same income tax they currently pay, while the City will be able to begin the 15 year task of rebuilding our streets.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns about violence, other issues on City Connection

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Monday night, the mayor answered citizen concerns- live- in City Connection. A GRTV intern asked the mayor about the City's efforts to deter violence. See the mayor's answer to this and other questions in the video archive here.

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Meet civic investor Jack Hoffman: Investing in a better city- through law

Submitted 04-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Attorney Jack Hoffman has consistently worked for urban preservation and development throughout his career- and now sees the results of his efforts on his walk to work each morning.

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Build youth literacy: How investing in The Rapidian invests in your community

Submitted 04-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Follow the story of Edgar as he interviews the mayor, builds his literacy skills and becomes a straight-A student while a young reporter for The Rapidian.

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Meet civic investor Rachel Lee: Investing in neighborhood vibrancy

Submitted 04-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Rachel Lee heads up the neighborhood association in one of Grand Rapids' most walkable neighborhoods. She's intent on keeping her neighbors engaged and involved, as they work together to create a vibrant urban environment.

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Building city vibrancy

Submitted 04-22-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Investing in the community, creating opportunities and growing demand increase the vibrancy of a city.

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