Grand Rapids

Urban market comes to Heartside

Submitted 02-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

After two years, plans for a year-round urban market are finally becoming a reality.

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The ad heard 'round the world

Submitted 02-08-2012 under OPINION

Pete Hoekstra wants you to know... that he's not a racist for his racist TV campaign.

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Civic Theatre's "Harvey" proved a whimsical production for adults

Submitted 02-07-2012 under OPINION

Did you see Harvey? Apparently, no one, including the audience, could either. This six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall invisible rabbit only revealed himself to an amiable man named Mr. Elwood P. Dowd in this American classic comedy.

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"Black and Blue" documentary premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-07-2012 under NEWS

On February 13, the documentary "Black and Blue" will premiere at the Gerald R. Ford Museum, highlighting the life-long friendship developed between teammates Gerald Ford and Willis Ward and the discrimination Ward faced playing football at U of M.

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Mayor Heartwell returns to the airwaves Monday evening with new co-host

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

Community Media Center's own Linda Gellasch joins Mayor Heartwell for her first episode as permanent co-host for City Connection

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City Commission to meet February 7

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

The City Commission will meet February 7 for their bi-monthly meeting. Tax exemptions for several upcoming real estate projects are to be discussed.

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Quality of LIFE board game created by planning department

Submitted 02-06-2012 under OPINION

Quality of LIFE board game gives residents an opportunity to join the discussion on improvements to the Michigan Street corridor.

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Presentation to explore legacy of Jaycees founder

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Historical Society explores the legacy of Central High School Principal Jesse Buttrick Davis, who harnessed the energy of teenage boys in the early 1900s to form an organization now known as the Grand Rapids Jaycees.

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