Opinion

Food trucks I'd love to see in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION

In hopes of a "yes" vote on June 12 from our Grand Rapids City Commission for food trucks in our city, I came up with some suggestions of carts and trucks I'd love to see in our city.

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Retirement is for enrichment

Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION

Creston Retiree goes back to school as an ESL volunteer at GRPS' Palmer Elementary School.

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BISSELL Blocktail 2012 sure to be a howling good time

Submitted 05-29-2012 under OPINION

Bissell Blocktail Party comes back to Mangiamo! June 13 to raise money for pet organizations.

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Album review: Signal Trip's 'Songs from the In Between'

Submitted 05-29-2012 under OPINION

Local rock band churns out 70s/80s-inspired good time tunes for the summer season.

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Civil rights hero comes to Grand Rapids for documentary screening

Submitted 05-25-2012 under OPINION

A new documentary about Detroit featuring civil rights legend Grace Lee Boggs focuses on hopeful work being done by ordinary citizens of Detroit.

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Rapidian seeks Street Team to advocate for hyperlocal citizen journalism

Submitted 05-23-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian looks to readers and supporters to play an active role in advocating for hyperlocal citizen journalism throughout Grand Rapids.

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A Watershed Moment: Why Brewery Vivant uses cans instead of bottles

Submitted 05-23-2012 under OPINION

On this week’s episode we hear from Kris Spaulding, Co-Owner and Sustainability Director of Brewery Vivant.

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GRCC $98.6 million millage loss, campaigners could have done more

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

GRCC loses $98.6 million-bond proposal by a record 6500 plus difference in the voting polls. Could the loss have been a result of the campaign's strategic planning?

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