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Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

Nearly 200 items already populate Kent District Library’s Local Indie collection at two branch locations, but KDL hopes to grow the new special sections and is seeking more donations of locally self-published or independently published books and music.

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City to discuss Revision Division project

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority will be hosting a meeting to discuss its plans for Division Avenue

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

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City Charter to 'decriminalize GR' hits another delay

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NEWS

City Manager Greg Sundstrom has delayed the Charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids.

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Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Removal of gray wolves from endangered species list and legislation signed by governor could allow wolf hunting in near future

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Upcoming play explores intimacy and sexuality

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

A new piece of verbatim theater by David Ellens, "Look Me in the Eyes" will investigate the roles intimacy and sex play in our lives.

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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Street Task Force asks for further funding to repair streets. Without improvements, 94% of our city streets will be in poor condition in nine years.

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Art opening showcases explorations in bookmaking at 106 Gallery

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Titled EX LIBRIS : W – Eighty, the interactive gallery displays a wide variety of handmade books created by Calvin students.

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Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

With Grand Rapids’ streets deteriorating rapidly, the Sustainable Streets Task Force reports to the city commission on the severity of the condition and on possible funding approaches.

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Local film to feature courtship, finding Mr. Right

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

A New York Emmy Award winning Documentary filmmaker is following a local woman's experiences with Christian Courtship

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