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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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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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Griffins Youth Foundation, City of Grand Rapids celebrate expansion of Griff's Ice House

Submitted 11-23-2013 under NEWS

Members of the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation, the Grand Rapids City Commission and DP Fox Sports and Entertainment celebrate the opening of a community room.

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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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Right to Life Michigan files lawsuit in protest of Obamacare

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

On November 4, Right to Life Michigan filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in protest of Obamacare. The organization argues Obamacare compromises the integrity of the organization's mission, forcing the organization to cover all forms of birth control.

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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

On November 12, a variety of citizens came forward to express their opinions on local homesharing.

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Yes! GR Parks millage has passed: Now what?

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NEWS

Changes won't be seen until summer of 2014 but before you can see the changes, planning is underway. Citizens are urged to get involved in decision-making early.

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Computer issues cause voting delays for some voters in Precinct 3-76

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

Some early voters in Ward 3 Precinct 76 encountered computer issues when arriving to vote in the 8:00 hour.

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Why we don't vote- and why we should

Submitted 11-05-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Local political issues yield the lowest turnouts in Grand Rapids elections. I urge you to exercise your freedom to vote in decisions that affect your daily life.

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Meet the new candidates for area City Commissions

Submitted 11-03-2013 under NEWS

New candidates that appear on ballots on November 5 describe what inspired them to run for City Commission seats in Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Walker.

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