Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

"Then They Came For Me": Iranian-Canadian political prisoner to speak at Fountain Street Church

Submitted 11-07-2011 under NEWS

Former Newsweek journalist Maziar Bahari shares his story of imprisonment and torture in Iran

Fair Farm Bill Rally

Submitted 11-07-2011 under OPINION

West Michigan citizens demand Stabenow's support for Fair Farm Rules; listen to speakers Sheri Rop, Andrea Villarreal and Cynthia Price

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We are the People, and this is our funeral: Death of the Middle Class March

Submitted 11-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

We Are the People (Grand Rapids) is hosting the Death of the Middle Class March on Saturday Nov 5th 2011. Starting at 11 am at the intersection of Ottawa St and Pearl St downtown, the march will emulate a New Orleans-style funeral (also called a “second line”).

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Neil Kaufman

Submitted 11-03-2011 under NONPROFITS

Sneak into the mind of local writer and artist, Neil Kaufman.

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Students measure up at Yardsticks competition

Submitted 11-03-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The Yardsticks is a student advertising competition held downtown, and judged by advertising professionals from the Grand Rapids area.

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Artist reflects on ArtPrize experience

Submitted 11-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Alberto March reflects back on his experience at this year's ArtPrize.

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Glance at the Past - Fire Bell

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Learn the story of the fire bell, now standing in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which originally called the city's volunteer firefighters for its first ten years and has had several homes since created in 1878.

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