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Jonny B'z plans to move across street into repurposed garage

Submitted 02-25-2014 under NEWS

Owner Bob Graham has purchased the dilapidated auto garage on Wealthy Street in East Hills with the intent to renovate and relocate the current operation.

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Lament for 'Kee-no-shay' Creek

Submitted 02-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Efforts are underway to restore the Plaster Creek watershed. Here's a look at the watershed a century ago and how decades of pollution and neglect have affected this precious natural resource.

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Recalcando la importancia del involucramiento de los jóvenes profesionales para el futuro de la educación

Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS

La superintendente de las escuelas públicas de Grand Rapids fue invitada a ser parte de la conversación con jóvenes profesionales del area, incentivandolos a tomar parte en redifinir el fúturo de la educacion de la ciudad.

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Encouraging young professionals to invest in the future of the educational system

Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS

During an event organized by BL2END, Superintendent of GRPS Teresa Weatherall Neal encourages young professionals to be part of the conversation in advocating for better education.

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Terra GR encourages patrons to eat, drink, aid hungry families

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

During Cool Brews. Hot Eats., Feb. 17 to March 2, diners can enjoy a meal at Terra GR while sending food to local families in need.

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WMEAC to screen "Chasing Ice" at Loosemore Auditorium

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

The WMEAC Film Series presents a photojournalist's journey to catalog climate change in the Arctic.

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Talking with the Experts: Gazelle Girl Training Tips from Metro Health Sports Medicine

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Rapidian and Metro Health Sports Medicine Center - both proud sponsors of the 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k - team up to talk winter running and spring race training tips!

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Orchards, edible parks, food forests increasingly popular in placemaking

Submitted 02-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

After nearly five years of Friends of GR Parks helping communities plan and design public parks and spaces, one of the undeniable trends is people's desire to see more edible fruit and nut trees and plants in parks.

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Fountain Street Church to celebrate Mardi Gras with benefit event

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

Fountain Street church will be having a Mardi Gras-themed benefit , with proceeds going to the church and The Red Project. The event features a silent auction and live musical entertainment.

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Catalyst Radio: CASA advocates for children in child welfare system

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NEWS

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who act as the voice of the children in child abuse and neglect cases. Last year CASA of Kent County advocated for more than 300 children.

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