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City announces new Neighborhood Match Fund

Submitted 03-09-2017 under NEWS

Residents of Grand Rapids can apply for the first season of funds in amounts from $200 to $2,500 now through March 30, 2017.

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Grand Rapids' first annual Asian Festival debuts in summer 2017

Submitted 03-07-2017 under NEWS

To raise awareness about and share the food, entertainment, and traditions of Asian culture, a team of eight Grand Rapids community members has come together to plan and execute the City’s first Asian Festival.

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss joined by Assistant to the City Manager to discuss Neighborhood Summit

Submitted 03-06-2017 under NEWS

Stacy Stout, Assistant to the City Manager, will be the guest on the March 6 episode of City Connection.

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Catalyst Radio: Refugees in Crisis

Submitted 03-01-2017 under NEWS

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Donna Abbott from Bethany Christian Services on the controversial executive orders halting refugee entry into the United States. Aired 2017-02-03.

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Workshop by GVSU United Students Against Sweatshops chapter questions hedge funds, university spending

Submitted 02-27-2017 under NEWS

University USAS chapter hosted a workshop to encourage students to use their power to create change.

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Homes for All represents residents in gentrification crisis at GR City Commission Meeting

Submitted 02-22-2017 under NEWS

Homes For All, a collective of city residents affected by recent changes in Grand Rapids, spoke to the commissioners about the housing crisis and gentrification.

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Catalyst Radio: An anthology for grassroots activism in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-17-2017 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Dani Vilella, co-editor of the upcoming anthology Grand Rapids Grassroots.

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GVSU's Kutsche Office of Local History delves into the history of student activism

Submitted 02-16-2017 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University students have the opportunity to look into past examples of student activism by visiting "Voices of GVSU: Activism through the Decades."

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'Get everything you can out of it' says school board president

Submitted 02-16-2017 under NEWS

Wendy Falb started out as an active volunteer for Montessori school. Today she is president of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, overseeing the education of nearly 17,000 GRPS students, a demanding role she diligently serves as an advocate for public schools.

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Second Amash town hall at local high school packed, full of debate

Submitted 02-10-2017 under NEWS

Video and annotated notes of the town hall meeting held by U.S. Representative Justin Amash at City Middle High School on Thursday, February 9, 2017.

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