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Hunger Action Week encourages community to take stand

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Entering its third year, Hunger Action Week's message is clear: 80,000 food insecure in Kent County is far too many.

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Police department invites residents to have coffee with a cop

Submitted 08-28-2013 under NEWS

The GRPD is inviting Rapidians to meet local officers and voice their opinions on public safety over coffee.

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When building places it's the people who count

Submitted 08-27-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids architect Mark Miller shares his recent experience in Traverse City. He talks tactical urbanism, waterfront activation and access and Friday night festivities.

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Your story matters

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Before the Anchorman movie in the park in Ah Nab Awen, The Rapidian will be hosting a storytelling booth and potluck/picnic and handing out "This Place Matters" flags. Tell your story and share the love.

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The Spoke Folks seeks nominations for Board of Directors

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

As The Spoke Folks files their 501c3, they are looking for active members of the community who understand their mission

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Place matters if cities are for people

Submitted 08-20-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Building healthy, functional, productive cities is challenging, but there are tools to do it. One such tool is the Grand Rapids master plan.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on about safety, streets, bicycles

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answered citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Reporter Loukas Peterson.

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Teens wrestle with power

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Teens going through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE justice curriculum are examining how they can have a positive impact on local justice issues,

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Grant awarded to Grand Rapids to encourage bicycle safety

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded the City of Grand Rapids a three year bike grant for a program intended to improve bicycle safety, knowledge of responsibilities and promote share the road culture.

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Harvard leader in urban planning, waterfront restoration to share keys to success

Submitted 07-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Alex Krieger discusses best (and worst) practices in waterfront restoration. Krieger is slated as the guest speaker for the upcoming Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. event at Kendall College Thursday night.

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