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Gentrification or revitalization: Which is it?

Submitted 06-28-2016 under OPINION

The Westside cherishes its rich heritage, whether Hispanic, Polish, Dutch, African-American, Lithuanian or German. Beyond the business corridors, breweries, market rate apartments and luxury condos opening, do we see the repercussions that "revitalization" is having on our neighbors?

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GoSite provides space for conversation, interaction

Submitted 06-28-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

GoSite first opened its doors a little more than a year ago in the front corner of the Grand Rapids Art Museum to welcome visitors and provide a unique way of curating an experience of Grand Rapids that gives visitors a local's perspective.

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Creative Youth Center kicks off annual campaign with 'meet and greet'

Submitted 06-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center invites the community to share the highlights of last year and get updates on future goals on Wednesday, July 6 at The Meanwhile Bar from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

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Forty years later, celebrated Grand Rapids sculpture returns to public view downtown

Submitted 06-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

Clement Meadmore's "Split Ring' came to town in 1973 for exhibition 'Sculpture Off the Pedestal"

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Grand Rapids sets records for Active Commute Week participation

Submitted 06-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

Number of participants, local businesses joining fifth annual event surpass expectations

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Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive

Submitted 06-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

GLCL is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Annual Fund Drive for 2016, designed to encourage donations to the general operating fund for GLCL.

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Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters Announces 2016 Annual Fund Drive

Submitted 06-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

GLCL is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Annual Fund Drive for 2016, designed to encourage donations to the general operating fund for GLCL.

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Meet three Grand Rapids Active Commute Week participants

Submitted 06-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Ditch your car and join these active commuters for Friday's fun finale to Active Commute Week

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Downtown wants ideas for reimagining Calder Plaza

Submitted 06-21-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Kent County will host the first public meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 to discuss an effort to re-envision Calder Plaza.

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Eastown's Bizarre Bazaar expands, hosts more vendors

Submitted 06-21-2016 under NEWS

Eastown's annual Bizarre Bazaar to be held Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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