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Citizen concerns answered live tonight by Mayor Heartwell on City Connection

Submitted 08-27-2012 under NEWS

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

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City, schools join forces to inform local citizens with We Are GR initiative

Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS

We Are GR is a print publication shared three times a year, website, Facebook page and Twitter account-all geared to inform local citizens about important City and school information while aiming to lower costs to taxpayers.

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Grand Rapids Public Library presents Michigan author Michael Moore

Submitted 07-30-2012 under NEWS

Michael Moore speaks at Fountain Street Church as part of the GR Reads program; discusses politics, freedom of information, being from Michigan.

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Michael Moore to speak at Fountain Street Church

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Award winning documentarian Michael Moore will be coming to the Fountain Street Church to talk about his new book "Here Comes Trouble" as part of the Grand Rapids Public Library's GR Reads series.

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Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

Submitted 07-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

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Mayor Heartwell hosts July edition of live call-in show Monday Night

Submitted 07-02-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Jon Dunn

Submitted 06-29-2012 under NEWS

Rapidian reporter Jon Dunn is getting to know his new home town while covering city government.

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Michigan senators support clean air for kids

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

In February of this year, the EPA introduced new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to better protect the health of our children. This month, both Michigan Senators - Stabenow and Levin - voted to protect those important mercury standards.

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Food beat discusses food reviews over Silver Spork dinner

Submitted 06-22-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian food beat reporters met Tuesday night and discussed upcoming food reviews and activities. Silver Spork owner Molly Clauhs sat down with us to talk about her food truck.

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Residents upset over fireworks may see relief

Submitted 06-19-2012 under NEWS

New proposed ordinance would put some power back in hands of local officials.

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