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Building consensus: public engagement strategist to address justice, equity, involvement in city planning

Submitted 12-03-2014 under NEWS

Don Edwards, Principal at Justice and Sustainability Associates in DC, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday for the GR Forward Thinking Speaker Series.

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City Commission hears public comment about police body camera implementation

Submitted 12-03-2014 under NEWS

LINC addresses City Commission with proposed policy to equip police officers with body cameras; public weighs in.

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Story Matters: Mrs. Adelman shares unique history of classroom at Harrison Park School

Submitted 12-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Mrs. Adelman explains how she came to Grand Rapids and why her classroom was originally called “the breathing room.”

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Wintertime Fun in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Whether you're into the cold or not, Grand Rapids is bursting with wintertime activities to help get us out of the house this season!

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Local history buff launches Tour GR, gains traction

Submitted 12-02-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapidian Jim Winslow is moving forward with his startup Tour GR by gleaning stories from the area's past, offering guided tours of historic landmarks.

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Why Place Matters

Submitted 12-02-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

ECA board member Chris Cork shares why he relocated to Grand Rapids a decade ago and how the walkablilty ethos was the driving argument in the denial of proposed gas station at Fulton and Carlton.

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Mushrooms keep growing at The Urban Mushroom

Submitted 12-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mary Ann Faulkner, new owner of the local purveyor of the indoor-grown mushrooms, has expanded farmers market sales and keeps her focus on education and serving her customers.

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The Bad Plus to close WYCE's Live at Wealthy Theatre concert series

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

Jazz trio The Bad Plus will be the fourth in a series of concerts hosted by Wealthy Theatre, with proceeds going to support Pets for Vets West Michigan.

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Uptown Holiday Shop Hop to kick off annual event

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

Shopping local is the theme for the annual Uptown Shop Hop and always draws a large crowd during the holiday season.

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Story Matters: Ashley shares about sledding at Richmond Park

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Ashley talks about sledding with her family at Richmond Park.

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