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World premiere of Lines: The Lived Experience of Race
by (lindsmcholme)
Submitted 09-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
“The American Dream is not for everyone,” chanted cast members at the Wednesday night dry run of Lines: The Lived Experience of Race. “This is not a country that people can pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” the cast continued. Over the past...
New 4g Broadband in GR; Low-income Program to Come
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NEWS
Videographer Chad Becker provides this report from today's City of Grand Rapids press conference announcing the arrival of a new broadband service option for local residents. The 4g WiMax network is being launched by the company Clearwire....
[HEARTSIDE] Grand openings for Pikositos, Pekich Park today in Heartside
by (George)
Submitted 06-03-2010 under NEWS
It’s a big day on the Avenue for the Arts. This afternoon marks the grand opening of Pikositos, a new restaurant focusing on Mexican cuisine, and the official park dedication of Rev. Barb Pekich Park at the corner of South Division and Cherry....