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Speaker Discusses Hurricane Katrina and Rebuilding Efforts

Today, reporter and author Jed Horne discussed the impacts of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and the attempts to rebuild the city. The lecture was held as part of GVSU's "Conversations on Poverty and Economic Justice" series.

Posted on October 24, 2007 11:08 PM in Features

Interview with Local Graffiti Website

Now online for a little over four years, Media Mouse interviews the graffiti site Equalized.org about the underground art scene and its portrayal in the media.

Posted on May 21, 2007 5:00 PM in Features

BANCO Statement on the Conviction of Edward Pinkney

Benton Harbor community organizer Edward Pinkney was convicted of five felony voter fraud charges in court this week. Pinkney's group, BANCO, asserts that the charges are the result of a political prosecution designed to punish him for his campaigning against Whirlpool's plans to gentrify Benton Harbor.

Posted on March 24, 2007 11:27 PM in Features

Court Support needed in Rev. Pinkney's Struggle against Whirlpool in Benton Harbor

Reverend Edward Pinkney, who has been a leader in the struggle against the take over of Benton Harbor, Michigan by Whirlpool Corporation, is continuing to face ongoing legal proceedings in 2007. He has called for supporters to come to St. Joseph for an important hearing in the case on January 25.

Posted on January 3, 2007 10:59 PM in Features

Residents Support Regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses at Public Hearing

At a public hearing last night, a number of residents spoke in favor of a measure regulating conduct at sexually oriented businesses. According to reports in the corporate media, the measure currently has the support of the majority of the Commissioners.

Posted on March 22, 2006 6:32 PM in Features

As City Pursues Resolution, Future of Showgirl Galleria in Doubt

According to reports in the corporate media, Mark London has agreed to sell the building that would house his proposed Showgirl Galleria pending the City's pursuit of a so-called "mystery development" that would take up 30 acres of real estate in downtown Grand Rapids.

Posted on March 9, 2006 11:38 AM in Features

Religious Organizations and the Fight against Showgirl Galleria

This week, the Black Hills Citizens for a Better Community announced they had raised $93,000 to cover the city's legal costs should the City of Grand Rapids decide to pursue an ordinance regulating adult "entertainment" such as the new Showgirl Galleria. However, the American Family Association of Michigan, a conservative religious group, has also sought to join the fight.

Posted on February 23, 2006 4:38 AM in Features

Local Plan to End Homelessness Unveiled

On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Area Housing Continuum of Care unveiled its plan for ending homeless in Kent County. Interestingly, the speakers never mentioned the word "poverty" and the keynote speaker encourage the NPO and government officials present to avoid reading books on homelessness and instead read books on business managment.

Posted on February 9, 2006 1:31 PM in Features

Citizens’ Transit Improvement Plan Released

Following up on an October 2005 summit on improving public transit in the region, a new report has been released outlining recommended improvements to the local public transit system and outlining funding possibilities.

Posted on February 2, 2006 9:12 AM in Features

Despite Questions, City Recommends New Downtown Developments for Brownfield Status

Despite the fact that neither developer consulted with residents of the Heartside neighborhood and one developer's statement that $200,000 condos, while "not technically low income," were affordable, the Grand Rapids City Commission approved resolutions giving Brownfield status to two new downtown developments.

Posted on January 25, 2006 8:57 AM in Features

Upcoming Construction Projects in Grand Rapids Favor the Wealthy, Exclude Many Downtown Residents

New development projects in the downtown area are targetting upscale residents in a development effort largely built on the theories of Richard Florida, but low-income residents in downtown are increasingly being shoved to the side to make room for more development.

Posted on August 16, 2005 6:00 PM in Features

Local Radio Station WGRD Promoting Tini Bikini's

For the past few weeks, local “alternative” rock station WGRD has been promoting the downtown club, Tini Bikini's with both on air promotional spots and a portion of its website dedicated to promoting Tini Bikini's “American Hottie” contest.

Posted on August 13, 2005 12:26 PM in Features

City Commission Passes Resolution Condemning Live Nude Entertainment

The Grand Rapids City Commission admitted that the resolution they passed Tuesday will do little to stop live nude entertainment in Grand Rapids, but Judy Rose of the Black Hills Citizens for a Better Community said that the resolution was a good first step in confronting adult entertainment in Grand Rapids.

Posted on August 10, 2005 10:41 AM in Features

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