Government Features
John Hogan
Thursday, November 05, 2009
When Tom Almonte takes in a view of Grand Rapids from his office in city hall, he says he sees the same vitality of Chicago, albeit in a much smaller scale. And Almonte says others outside of West Michigan are making that same assessment.
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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 08, 2009
ActiveSite partner Todd Ernst thinks the us-and-them mentality between local artists and the fire department has given way to a we-together approach -- gelling just in time for ArtPrize.
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G.F. Korreck
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
East Hills activitst Carol Moore says many people don't see the most effective way for them to support the green movement, even though it's staring them right in the face. Care for the trees, she beckons.
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Tom Mulligan and Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Entrepreneurs now can get detailed marketing information on the people who live near commercial districts that surround downtown Grand Rapids, and the price is right -- it's free. Here's where to find out whether your neighborhood could support a new flower shop or dry cleaner.
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Bona Van Dis
Thursday, September 10, 2009
There's a whole new class of young professionals in West Michigan who may never suffer from heart trouble -- the hundreds of people who work at non-profit organizations on causes good and great. Now they are ratcheting up their own support group in a region known for its philanthropy.
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Mary Radigan
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Grab your pen and notebook, sling the camera over your shoulder and head out to cover news as a reporter for The Rapidian, the city's newest online publication. Or use your digital recorder or video camera: it publishes audio and video too. Local news never had it so good.
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