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Community meeting hosts break dancers; gives GR residents a chance to have fun while planning

Submitted 01-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

GR Forward works with neighborhood youth to make community meetings more fun while also getting feedback from residents

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GR Bagel welcomes community into new storefront

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

Owners Rene Pascal Kalter and Lisa Barhydt open their bagel shop storefront at the previous home of the Uptown Kitchen in Eastown.

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Urban planner works to launch outdoor sports gear rental at affordable rates

Submitted 12-30-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Kendall Gilbert has plans to launch an outdoor sports gear rental by collectively building inventory of used equipment.

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Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods

Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Collaboration with neighborhood organizations is key to the success of our soon-to-be-open GoSite.

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Reading tutors needed for Literacy Center of West Michigan

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

The Literacy Center of West Michigan will be hosting an orientation for individuals wishing to donate their time as reading tutors.

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Fight homelessness in West Michigan; donate to Well House

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

There's still time to donate dollars to The Well House 19:1 campaign.

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Backyard Chicken Ordinance to be discussed at Public Hearing

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

With public support, the Backyard Chicken Ordinance could make it legal for qualified citizens to own chickens for a two-year trial. The Grand Rapids City Commission is hosting a public hearing to gauge citizens' opinions on the subject.

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Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Popular vegan fare restaurant Bartertown has remodeled its interior and plans to add a live food bar next door.

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Exploring Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Experience Grand Rapids seeks Tourism Ambassadors to help visitors and locals explore Grand Rapids

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Vintage charm lights up Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue Downtown remains illuminated with vintage lights and nostalgic window displays through the new year.

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