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City Comptroller proposes eliminating elected position: her own

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NEWS

Voters may get the chance to decide the fate of Comptroller position this November.

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Food truck debate rages on

Submitted 06-14-2012 under NEWS

Neither side leaves satisfied as commissions try to balance concerns over food trucks in the city.

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Abortion the hot topic at city commission meeting

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NEWS

A push to further define the types of abortion allowed under city healthcare plans falls flat.

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Jaenell Ott, Hispanic Center teacher and lifelong learner

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Jaenell Ott helps her students meet their goals and achieve their dreams through ESL and Computer Literacy courses.

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Writing as Spiritual Practice: A Weekend Retreat for Women

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us at Dominican Center at Marywood for a weekend of sacred rest, writing and communion with other women who love the written word.

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BISSELL: A journey through time

Submitted 06-12-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

From the first female CEO in the United States to current developments in pet products, BISSELL continues to find ways to grow and improve, while maintaining a connection with their community for over a century.

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Grand Rapids selected as pacesetter for exemplary work with young readers

Submitted 06-11-2012 under NONPROFITS

National honor recognizes work in the early years to ensure that low-income students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade.

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A Watershed Moment: Ecofeminism and women's health

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS

Dr. Julia Mason discusses ecofeminism and women’s unique relationship with the environment.

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Nourish Organic Market continues to expand offerings

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NEWS

After nearly a year in business, Nourish Organic Market continues to grow in its food offerings to Grand Rapidians, like their bulk food section, expanded freezer space and a display kitchen.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market to open this weekend

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Southeast Area Farmers' Market is Fridays June 15 at GR Ford School, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and at Garfield Park on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts EBT, Bridge Cards, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks.

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