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Catherine's Health Center awarded LEED Gold certification

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

Building receives U.S. Green Building Council's third highest level of LEED certification.

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Trillium Haven Farm unveils plans for restaurant in Eastown

Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS

Last night at the Eastown Community Center, Anja Mast and Michael VanderBrug unveiled their plans for a farm to table restaurant in Eastown. Trillium Haven Restaurant, scheduled to open in June, will occupy the Kingsley Building.

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A Watershed Moment: Living with a smart grid

Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS

Dr. Ian Hiskens, Professor at the University of Michigan, explains the Grand Rapids smart grid.

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Orpheum Bell brings their enchanting sound to WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-09-2012 under OPINION

Ann Arbor based Orpheum Bell brings their lush, unique, timeless sound to 2012 WYCE Jammie Awards at the Intersection.

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Local venues provide alternatives to romantic Valentine plans

Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Whatever your reason for avoiding romantic events next Tuesday, here's a few other things to occupy you.

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Local venues offer variety of romantic Valentine's Day options

Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There are plenty of charming events to choose from this Valentine's Day.

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Urban market comes to Heartside

Submitted 02-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

After two years, plans for a year-round urban market are finally becoming a reality.

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The ad heard 'round the world

Submitted 02-08-2012 under OPINION

Pete Hoekstra wants you to know... that he's not a racist for his racist TV campaign.

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Civic Theatre's "Harvey" proved a whimsical production for adults

Submitted 02-07-2012 under OPINION

Did you see Harvey? Apparently, no one, including the audience, could either. This six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall invisible rabbit only revealed himself to an amiable man named Mr. Elwood P. Dowd in this American classic comedy.

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"Black and Blue" documentary premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-07-2012 under NEWS

On February 13, the documentary "Black and Blue" will premiere at the Gerald R. Ford Museum, highlighting the life-long friendship developed between teammates Gerald Ford and Willis Ward and the discrimination Ward faced playing football at U of M.

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