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City officials appoint members to Grand River Restoration Steering Committee

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

The Grand River Restoration Steering Committee, just recently established by the City, is aimed at guiding the development of the Grand River restoration process.

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New phone app to give citizens warning, information during flooding

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

The American Red Cross releases their new flood application to provide real-time information to residents in flood zones.

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Brewery Vivant to host "Beer the Change" celebration

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

The East Hills brewery will present its annual sustainability report interactively on Sunday, March 30. A portion of beer sales proceeds will benefit Congress Elementary's community garden.

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Downtown Market announces spring break, summer camps for kids and teens

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

Kids can learn culinary skills and broaden their cultural knowledge while exploring foods from around the world.

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Wealthy Theatre to host evening with Dr. Carl Hart

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

"Ending the War on Drugs," presented by the Michigan ACLU, will feature special guest Dr. Carl Hart at Wealthy Theatre.

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Human trafficking discussion to center on signs, solutions

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NEWS

The Acton Institute will host a paneled discussion on human trafficking and ways of responding to the crime on March 28 at the Mark Murray Auditorium on Fulton Street.

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Bike lane repairs, maintenance delayed due to inclement weather

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NEWS

City officials and bicycle advocate leaders outline the challenges facing bike lanes following the winter season.

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FoodCircles continues to provide meals for hungry children

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NEWS

Since its 2013 launch of the mobile app that allows people to purchase a dish for $1, FoodCircles has provided 2,239 meals to children living in poverty.

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Residents raise concern over chemicals concentrated in snow piles

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids citizens, city officials and scientists discuss contaminates in city snow piles and their effect on the stormwater system and watershed.

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Our Kitchen Table to host open house celebration

Submitted 03-20-2014 under NEWS

OKT is celebrating the WK Kellogg Foundation grant renewal for their food diversity project.

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