Elections

Cuts to library, public goods hit home

Submitted 03-12-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Public Library is one of many local institutions receiving less public funding. Cuts to public goods have seemingly become an accepted inevitability.

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Mayor Heartwell to host live call-in show Monday night at 5pm

Submitted 03-05-2012 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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Teens to attend town hall youth summit

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS

Conference gives teens a chance to discuss important issues such as substance abuse.

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New curbside refuse collection service begins this summer

Submitted 03-02-2012 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids plans to integrate a pay-as-you-throw curbside service for refuse using recycled plastic carts provided to the customer at no charge.

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Michigan bills aim to take severe bite out of dog fighting

Submitted 03-01-2012 under NEWS

New bills could put into effect toughest dog fighting penalties in the nation; Kent County in full support.

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Mayor Heartwell returns to the airwaves Monday evening with new co-host

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

Community Media Center's own Linda Gellasch joins Mayor Heartwell for her first episode as permanent co-host for City Connection

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Catalyst Radio: PaleoRadio seeks critical conversation without being divisive

Submitted 02-03-2012 under NEWS

WPRR's PaleoRadio is using new media to take its reach beyond Grand Rapids, across the country and to other continents

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Catalyst Radio: Internet legislation protested with web blackouts

Submitted 01-20-2012 under NEWS

Community Media Center took a lead locally in a national coordinated blackout of websites Wednesday. The action was to bring awareness to bills currently in Congress. Learn about the bills and why so many participated.

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