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GVSU explores being a good neighbor on the Westside

Submitted 09-08-2016 under NEWS

A recap of the Good Neighbors orientation event, hosted by Grand Valley State University, that took place in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids begins race-based review of traffic stops

Submitted 08-31-2016 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids has hired Lamberth Consulting to perform a widespread review of traffic stops throughout the city based on race. Citizen meetings have been held to inform the public about the study's methods.

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Community journalism workshop sparks discussion, features new reporter worksheet

Submitted 08-30-2016 under NEWS

The Rapidian's Community Journalism Workshop yesterday brought a group of citizens interested in learning more in depth about community journalism and publishing on local online journalism.

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WYCE 88.1 FM accepting donations for annual music sale

Submitted 08-23-2016 under NEWS

Donations of LPs, CDs and cassettes are tax deductible and all proceeds of the sale at the Eastown Street Fair on Saturday, September 10, 2016 will go to support WYCE.

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Local bands to join Greensky Bluegrass, Joshua Davis at Hoxeyville Music Festival

Submitted 08-05-2016 under NEWS

Held in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest Aug. 19-21, this three day camping event features Grand Rapids artists Fauxgrass, The Crane Wives and more alongside Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth and Joshua Davis (of The Voice)

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First Ward Commissioner Dave Shaffer will talk sustainability on latest episode of City Connection tonight

Submitted 08-01-2016 under NEWS

Commissioner Dave Shaffer will highlight the city of Grand Rapids' sustainability program tonight on City Connection.

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Downtown Market offering daily pop-up vendor opportunities for entrepreneurs

Submitted 07-31-2016 under NEWS

Designed to promote Michigan entrepreneurship, the Downtown Market pop-up program allows food start-ups the opportunity to test the waters as potential full-time tenants at the Downtown Market, starting with a daily lease.

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Solutions Summit on policing: No healing, just solutions

Submitted 07-29-2016 under NEWS

This Saturday, Partners for a Racism-Free Community is creating space for the community to drive the conversation around policing and its role in this space.

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Eastown hosts 'Dog Days of Summer'

Submitted 07-28-2016 under NEWS

Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., the Eastown Neighborhood Association will celebrate dogs at Wilcox Park with games, prizes and the ability to meet adoptable dogs.

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Experts discuss the impact of color on design

Submitted 07-19-2016 under NEWS

The UICA hosts a lively and free panel discussion on Thursday, July 21, 2016 about the impact of color on design.

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