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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Local winery showcases fine vintages at Reserve restaurant for the new Michigan Wine Month in April

Submitted 05-05-2012 under NEWS

As part of April’s new Michigan Wine Month, signed into effect this year by Gov. Rick Snyder to celebrate Michigan’s many wines and flourishing wine industry, Bowers Harbor Vineyards offered a tasting of two of their specialty wines through various vintages coming straight out of Michigan soil.

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Mural in the works at Harrison Park School

Submitted 05-02-2012 under NEWS

Two artists are helping students paint a mural at Harrison Park School.

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Catalyst Radio: Rapidian staff go live on WYCE to raise funds

Submitted 04-27-2012 under NEWS

The Rapidian's first-ever fund drive is seeking 250 supporters, and concludes with a community celebration at Brewery Vivant Sunday afternoon.

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Friday is last day to sign up for LEED workshops

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NEWS

Classes offered by the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability in Grand Rapids will teach the basics of the LEED designation.

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Start Garden planted

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NEWS

Rick DeVos unveiled the details of his $15,000,000 venture capital fund on Thursday morning.

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Baxter Greenhouse Initiative: Growing more than greens

Submitted 04-22-2012 under NEWS

Baxter Community Center is opening its first ever greenhouse for the growing season. Through the Greenhouse Initiative, they're raising awareness about urban agriculture and educating the community about gardening and nutrition.

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In praise of story

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NEWS

Local author Gary Schmidt inaugurates national literature festival.

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GVSU wins Districts at prestigious National Student Advertising Competition

Submitted 04-18-2012 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University team of 25 wins District 6 AAF National Student Advertising Competition over many big state schools. The team will move on to the National Championships for the first time in school history.

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Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS

New bio-retention islands soon to hit Plainfield Avenue thanks to a collective fundraising effort fueled by neighborhood revitilization and environmental progress.

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