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Celebrate our community's unsung heroes

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Family Futures seeks nominees for 25th Annual Service to Children Awards

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Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

With Grand Rapids’ streets deteriorating rapidly, the Sustainable Streets Task Force reports to the city commission on the severity of the condition and on possible funding approaches.

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Local citizens provide questions for mayor in City Connection

Submitted 02-04-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it on the first Monday of the month! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability

Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS

Mayor epitomizes Grand Rapids motto, Strength through Activity, and encourages "the fierce energy of now" as hundreds pledge their allegiance to the City of Grand Rapids

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on monthly "City Connection"

Submitted 01-07-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it tonight! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Commission to consider proposed tax assessment for neighborhood park

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NEWS

A proposed tax assessment for a park in the South Hill neighborhood will be considered and open for public comment at the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 18, at 7 p.m.

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Catalyst Radio: Planned Parenthood's Lunquist shares experience of 38 years on the job

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

Set to retire on Dec. 21, Jan Lunquist, vice president of Education and Leadership Development at Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, tells of how information is a key element for sexual health.

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Protesters gather in opposition of Kent County prosecutor's lawsuit

Submitted 12-06-2012 under NEWS

Protesters gather in opposition of Prosecutor Bill Forsyth's lawsuit blocking the implementation of new City Charter Amendment

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Catalyst Radio: GR mayor tells how new city policy is addressing wage theft

Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS

Mayor George Heartwell cites Micah Center study showing wage theft is a problem in the Grand Rapids area, and tells how the city is taking action to remedy the issue.

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City connection hosts special guest Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly

Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS

This Monday, commissioner Ruth Kelly answered citizen questions on our monthly episode of City Connection.

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