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Local history buff launches Tour GR, gains traction

Submitted 12-02-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapidian Jim Winslow is moving forward with his startup Tour GR by gleaning stories from the area's past, offering guided tours of historic landmarks.

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Why Place Matters

Submitted 12-02-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

ECA board member Chris Cork shares why he relocated to Grand Rapids a decade ago and how the walkablilty ethos was the driving argument in the denial of proposed gas station at Fulton and Carlton.

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The Bad Plus to close WYCE's Live at Wealthy Theatre concert series

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

Jazz trio The Bad Plus will be the fourth in a series of concerts hosted by Wealthy Theatre, with proceeds going to support Pets for Vets West Michigan.

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Uptown Holiday Shop Hop to kick off annual event

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

Shopping local is the theme for the annual Uptown Shop Hop and always draws a large crowd during the holiday season.

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Story Matters: Ashley shares about sledding at Richmond Park

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Ashley talks about sledding with her family at Richmond Park.

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Seeing red

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

How modern day real estate practices are continuing the tradition of redlining in communities of color within Grand Rapids.

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Own our city: Toronto's Chief Planner shares window into ingredients for civic change

Submitted 12-01-2014 under NEWS

Jennifer Keesmaat visited Grand Rapids for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series, to talk to Grand Rapidians about the key elements needed to ensure good growth and change.

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City Connection welcomes Commissioner Senita Lenear to monthly show

Submitted 12-01-2014 under NEWS

This month, City Commissioner Senita Lenear joined GRTV on City Connection to answer citizen questions live at 5 p.m.

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In Season: November 29, 2014

Submitted 11-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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World AIDS Day Memorial, Celebrations at Wealthy Theatre, Fountain Street Church

Submitted 11-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Red Project hosts a two day World AIDS day Memorial and Celebrations at Wealthy Theatre and Fountain Street Church

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