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Catalyst Radio: DDA's Kris Larson enthused about Grand Rapids' future

Submitted 09-07-2012 under NEWS

Kristopher Larson, new executive director for the Downtown Development Authority, is optimistic about Grand Rapids' assets and potential.

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Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman will stop at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 18 at noon for her Democracy Now! 100-city tour. Goodman will give a lecture with a book-signing to follow.

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Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

The final event in Hunger Action Week 2012 explores childhood hunger and provides opportunities to help.

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Pulling back the curtain on hunger relief

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

On the third day of Hunger Action Week, nonprofits open their doors to the public.

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Hunger Action Week: Poverty simulation shows hunger from inside out

Submitted 08-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

Hunger Action Week begins by immersing participants in the daily rigors of a life in poverty.

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Citizen concerns answered live tonight by Mayor Heartwell on City Connection

Submitted 08-27-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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City, schools join forces to inform local citizens with We Are GR initiative

Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS

We Are GR is a print publication shared three times a year, website, Facebook page and Twitter account-all geared to inform local citizens about important City and school information while aiming to lower costs to taxpayers.

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Grand Rapids Public Library presents Michigan author Michael Moore

Submitted 07-30-2012 under NEWS

Michael Moore speaks at Fountain Street Church as part of the GR Reads program; discusses politics, freedom of information, being from Michigan.

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Michael Moore to speak at Fountain Street Church

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Award winning documentarian Michael Moore will be coming to the Fountain Street Church to talk about his new book "Here Comes Trouble" as part of the Grand Rapids Public Library's GR Reads series.

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Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

Submitted 07-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

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