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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Stuart Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission. He says the proposed panhandling ordinance in Grand Rapids does not address the current issues, and he offers alternative solutions.

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Story Matters: Deb Havens sees politics as "resource choices"

Submitted 07-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

Deb Havens, running for State Senate District 28, wants people to believe once again that they can make a difference through political involvement.

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August vote to decide fate of Kent District Libraries

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Library users in Kent County will depend on millage results for continued access, says Lance Werner of Kent District Library.

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Senior Artie Smith grateful for good food, good friends

Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission work together to feed seniors.

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Story Matters: Black Hills resident Kapriona Smith compares Grand Rapids to Detroit

Submitted 07-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kapriona Smith just moved to Grand Rapids this spring, and says the economy alone makes it a great place to live. She talks about what it's like to live in her current neighborhood of Black Hills.

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Stay issued on gay marriage case, forces local couples to make new plans

Submitted 07-23-2014 under NEWS

Edward McPeak and his fiancé are making alternate marriage plans while the Michigan case is sent to an appeals court.

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Eastgate neighborhood heats up with August summer events

Submitted 07-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The annual pig roast is just one of many fun summer activities taking place in Eastgate

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Eastgate neighborhood comes together for August community activities

Submitted 07-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The annual community pig roast is just one of the many August activities for the Eastgate community.

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Local politicians struggle with sign theft, defacement before Election Day

Submitted 07-18-2014 under NEWS

Yard signs for various political campaigns are being stolen and destroyed in West Michigan.

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Why GR Forward: Preparing for smart, explosive growth takes citizen involvement

Submitted 07-16-2014 under OPINION

As the Grand Rapids community is rapidly evolving, I am excited to help us plan with "Design Thinking" as I serve on the GR Forward Steering Committee.

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