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Equity Drinks to include police chief in public discussion on rifle purchases

Submitted 12-29-2015 under NEWS

Local discussion group to continue pushing forward conversations on race, policing at Rezervoir Lounge on January 7, 2015.

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Local urban sociology professor explains concerns about Heartside, gentrification

Submitted 12-29-2015 under OPINION

A walk down South Division with Joel Stillerman highlights the changing demographics of Heartside Neighborhood, as the area downtown south of Fulton sees increases in both homelessness and development.

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Wealthy Theatre to host The Crane Wives for 6th annual New Year's Eve concert

Submitted 12-29-2015 under NEWS

Local favorite The Crane Wives returns to Grand Rapids, headlining at the Wealthy Theatre for the annual New Year's Eve concert.

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Mayor Heartwell says farewell to his role as Grand Rapids mayor

Submitted 12-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

After 12 years as your Mayor and eight years before that as your Third Ward City Commissioner, it is time for me to say goodbye- and to tell you how proud I have been to be your mayor.

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East Hills urban canopy grows with 100 new trees

Submitted 12-22-2015 under NEWS

The East Hills Council of Neighbors continues to move forward on their Urban Forest Plan with the help of the City of Grand Rapids.

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Vote now to pick Summer 2016's Movies in the Park

Submitted 12-22-2015 under NEWS

DGRI invites people to vote from a poll of 80 movies to narrow down choices for this coming summer's movies in An-Nab-Awen Park. The poll is open for participation until January 3.

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Race and Equity workshop to compile strategic recommendations for City of Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-22-2015 under OPINION

One of the workshops at the Neighborhood Summit next March will seek to bring various community groups together to advice the City on race and equity goals moving forward.

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Friends of Grand Rapids Parks reflects on success, welcomes new leader

Submitted 12-22-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

With the help of the community, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks has grown.

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Brewery Vivant to celebrate five years of brewing, sustainability, neighborhood advocacy

Submitted 12-18-2015 under NEWS

The team at Brewery Vivant are inviting the community to help them celebrate five years of neighborhood commitment and future endeavors by coming in to enjoy special beer releases, food specials and live music.

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Santa to take calls, tweets live on Monday, December 21

Submitted 12-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

On GRTV and The Rapidian this Monday, Santa will be doing a live show so that children (of all ages!) can call or tweet their Christmas wishes.

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