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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Less than 1,200 days remain in city transformation

Submitted 05-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With $32 million dollars of your money, city leaders look for ways to cut costs but ultimately serve you better.

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Proposal aims to bring casino to downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-06-2012 under NEWS

Statewide group is hoping to change the state constitution to allow for more casinos.

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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 04-02-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Trash Talk: Controversy sparks over new solid waste management plan

Submitted 03-27-2012 under NEWS

County and private industry are at odds over where the area's trash should end up.

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It's high time to decriminalize

Submitted 03-24-2012 under OPINION

A local group has launched an effort to try and take the issue of punishment for marijuana related crime to the voters.

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OGR 2012: Dean Vanderstelt, man on a mission

Submitted 03-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dean Vanderstelt participates in Occupy the Lakeshore, a local Occupy movement that protests income inequality.

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OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism

Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION

Alex Beecroft's spiritual and social beliefs motivate him to be an activist and passionate Occupier.

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OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Jewly Warren, a local activist, describes a life of activism and her latest involvement in Occupy Grand Rapids.

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OGR 2012 : Diane Baum, forging a new way of communication

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

This 62-year old activist points to Grand Rapids' long history of activism.

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