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Ideas work here: starting big conversations in city planning

Submitted 11-26-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The implementation of city projects and urban development requires a collaboration between planners and residents in order to inaugurate the collective vision.

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Continued safety issues cited as reason for bridge abutment fencing

Submitted 11-25-2013 under NEWS

Putting up the fencing was the only solution, say city leaders.

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HopCat hype proves true on most counts

Submitted 11-20-2013 under OPINION

I've visited the world-famous brewpub on a number of occasions and have generally been satisfied with my experience. This time I visited HopCat with a critical tongue, questioning the build-up surrounding the beer, the ambiance... and the Crack Fries.

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Sass Fest to celebrate hand crafted local goodness

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The third annual festival has again organized in the DIT spirit to showcase local handmade goods and workshops.

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GoSite coalition partners offer collaborative, community-focused programs

Submitted 11-19-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The information sharing space will serve as a central access point, highlighting many of the notable programs already in place throughout the community.

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Dwelling Place invests in Herkimer building, adds new income based housing units

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

Dwelling Place and Pine Rest CMHS team up to provide services in reconstructed Herkimer building.

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Right to Life Michigan files lawsuit in protest of Obamacare

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

On November 4, Right to Life Michigan filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in protest of Obamacare. The organization argues Obamacare compromises the integrity of the organization's mission, forcing the organization to cover all forms of birth control.

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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

On November 12, a variety of citizens came forward to express their opinions on local homesharing.

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Story Matters: Lily Meng describes Grand Rapids, reveals favorite works at ArtPrize

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lily Meng found two artworks at this year's ArtPrize that stand out in her mind, and she explains what impressed her about them. She also describes what she means when uses one word to describe this city: "colorful."

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Story Matters: Kaiyeluh Schut describes what she loves about local South Division shop Parliament The Boutique

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaiyeluh Schut loves seeing the individual businesses in downtown Grand Rapids, and talks about her newest discovery: Parliament The Boutique.

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