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Partners for a Racism-Free Community brings culture, cocktails, comedy to event

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

The local organization asks what you would give to end racism in an event geared towards getting attendees comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

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The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line

Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapid is working to provide more transportation options as our downtown grows.

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Instruments of Hope to present annual living nativity

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Instruments of Hope will be presenting a living nativity in the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at the Dominican Center of Marywood this Sunday, December 13.

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City Commission to vote on GR Forward plan

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NEWS

GR Forward will head to a final vote at the City Commission on Dec. 15, following months of public forums and approval from the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Grand Rapids Planning Commission.

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Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Demand for student housing and revitalization is pricing out families from being able to live on the Westside. Changes in my neighborhood are evidenced in many areas, including the housing around Lincoln Park, in the John Ball Park neighborhood.

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Celebrate service to City at retirement party for combined 60 years of service

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NEWS

Local citizens will have the chance to celebrate retiring City officials and staff at a retirement part for Mayor Heartwell, Commissioners Elias Lumpkins and Walt Gutowski and Secretary to the Mayor Jane Bush, on December 16.

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Giving great: Take gifts beyond average by supporting local, handmade this year

Submitted 12-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

While holiday shopping season approaches, don’t get caught in the dust with stress about where to buy unique gifts that will WOW your friends and loved ones. The Avenue for the Arts provides you with a numerous amount of options on where to shop this holiday season.

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County budget balanced with boost from rising property values

Submitted 12-03-2015 under NEWS

An increase in property value in Kent County helped the commission pass a balanced budget on Nov. 19 and eliminated the need to cut any services.

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Young writers at Harrison Park Elementary to share community stories on The Rapidian

Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Harrison Park Media Team reporters interviewed themselves for their first article on The Rapidian. The students have been writing for their school newspaper since September and are now writing for the broader Grand Rapids community.

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115,000 meals donated on #GivingTuesday

Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Food Bank receives $28,682 through #GivingTuesday campaign, exceeding its goal.

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