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Seeing red

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

How modern day real estate practices are continuing the tradition of redlining in communities of color within Grand Rapids.

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Own our city: Toronto's Chief Planner shares window into ingredients for civic change

Submitted 12-01-2014 under NEWS

Jennifer Keesmaat visited Grand Rapids for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series, to talk to Grand Rapidians about the key elements needed to ensure good growth and change.

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City Connection welcomes Commissioner Senita Lenear to monthly show

Submitted 12-01-2014 under NEWS

This month, City Commissioner Senita Lenear joined GRTV on City Connection to answer citizen questions live at 5 p.m.

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Catalyst Radio: WMEAC working for environmental justice through IDEAL initiative

Submitted 11-26-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC’s aim with IDEAL is to broaden inclusion within the environmental movement that has historically had a more narrow reach.

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What's on Tap: November 27-December 3

Submitted 11-26-2014 under NEWS

Most breweries are closed this Thursday for the holiday, but bring your favorite local beers to holiday meals. It's the beginning of Mug Club renewal season: Founders and Brewery Vivant's sign-up periods begin Monday.

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GR Forward Thinking continues series with noted urbanist Don Edwards

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

Prominent public engagement strategist Don Edwards will speak at the second evening of the GR Forward Thinking: Speaker Series.

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James Russell House to host community "leftovers" potluck

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

The public is invited to a potluck at the James Russell House the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Bring leftovers or another dish to pass.

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Beerhorst family to host annual Christmas art show

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

The first weekend of December the Beerhorst family will open the doors of their home to the public as they host their annual Christmas Art Show.

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Lyon Street Cafe brings pourover coffee to Midtown

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

Kameel Chamelly and his daughter Alex Chamelly have brought Madcap coffee to the Midtown neighborhood, with much of the interior furnishings created from reclaimed lumber from the Grand Rapids area.

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What's on Tap: November 20-26

Submitted 11-20-2014 under NEWS

With the onslaught of snowfall, walk to your favorite local brewpub and fill up a growler to enjoy in your own home.

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