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DGRI to bring champion of data-driven goals to speaker series

Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS

Theresa Reno-Weber will be sharing how her team in Louisville uses data and performance-based government strategies to improve services, build transparency and increase involvement at the city government level.

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Downtown library to host Historical Society's 'History Detectives Day'

Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Historical Society will introduce attendees to stories from our city's history, including the bulldozing of downtown in the name of urban renewal, furniture factories and the legacy of Fannie Boylon, Grand Rapids' first femal home designer.

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Multiple locations available city wide to recycle Christmas trees

Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS

Four city parks are currently designated as drop off sites for Christmas trees to be recycled.

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Riolo Creative Engineering thrives on innovation

Submitted 01-13-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Marco Riolo shares his experience working in the creative field and what it takes to be successful in a competitive business where innovative thinking is a necessity.

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Building revitalization projects proposed for Wealthy Street

Submitted 01-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

East Hills residents heard proposals aimed to develop two lots on Wealthy Street SE, with a butcher shop and a mixed-used development plans to revitalize the lots at 1059 and 1106 Wealthy.

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Gazelle Girl Race refreshes for 2015

Submitted 01-12-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

In its third year Gazelle Girl Half Marathon makes a few changes, including the start and finish location moving to Calder Plaza, which will allow for more pre and post race activities.

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Mightier than the sword

Submitted 01-08-2015 under OPINION

As an open and welcoming news source for all, empowering local residents to become citizen journalists, the news coming from Paris has hit us hard here at The Rapidian. It's also made us stronger.

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OKT responds to urban food growing debate in Muskegon

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Recently, MLive reported that Muskegon city commissioners are discussing regulating urban food growers. Here is OKT's response.

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Food Bank marks another record-breaking year for hunger relief

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan distributed more food in 2014 than at any other time in its 34-year history.

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GR Forward Thinking continues series with Theresa Reno-Weber

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Leading the discussion for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series is Chief of Performance Improvement for the office of the mayor of Louisville, Theresa Reno-Weber.

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