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Stay issued on gay marriage case, forces local couples to make new plans

Submitted 07-23-2014 under NEWS

Edward McPeak and his fiancé are making alternate marriage plans while the Michigan case is sent to an appeals court.

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Eastgate neighborhood heats up with August summer events

Submitted 07-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The annual pig roast is just one of many fun summer activities taking place in Eastgate

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Eastgate neighborhood comes together for August community activities

Submitted 07-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The annual community pig roast is just one of the many August activities for the Eastgate community.

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Local politicians struggle with sign theft, defacement before Election Day

Submitted 07-18-2014 under NEWS

Yard signs for various political campaigns are being stolen and destroyed in West Michigan.

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Why GR Forward: Preparing for smart, explosive growth takes citizen involvement

Submitted 07-16-2014 under OPINION

As the Grand Rapids community is rapidly evolving, I am excited to help us plan with "Design Thinking" as I serve on the GR Forward Steering Committee.

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Republican congressional nominees, ballot initiatives up for vote in August

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NEWS

The primaries on August 5 will decide who will be on the ballot for the November election. Justin Amash and Brian Ellis are fighting for the Grand Rapids congressional seat.

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Story Matters: Eric Curry encourages positivity, community involvement

Submitted 07-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eric Curry grew up in Detroit but has enjoyed living in the Grand Rapids since 1999 and watching the city thrive.

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Local campaign seeks to ban use of wild animals in entertainment

Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS

Jon Dunn and Kolene Allen are petitioning Grand Rapids and Walker city governments to disallow use of wild animals in circuses and traveling shows.

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Mayor to answer citizen questions about new police chief

Submitted 07-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Each month, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions live on GRTV and simulcast here on The Rapidian. This month, Rapidian intern Lisa DeBone asks the mayor about the newly-selected police chief.

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Pet ownership limit law proposes wrong answer

Submitted 07-03-2014 under OPINION

Grand Rapids would be better served to pass a comprehensive set of animal care and control regulations that would give animal control officers and law enforcement the tools necessary to appropriately prosecute those that fail to provide proper care for the animals in their possession.

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