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Grand Rapids Art Museum takes the LEED

Grand Rapids Art Museum takes the LEED

First in our series of downtown hotspots is the brand-new Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), which has already drawn international acclaim for its breathtaking architectural design and commitment to energy efficiency. Although the brilliant Andy Warhol exhibit is gone, the GRAM offers something for everyone - from classical to contemporary (and even live music on Friday nights). This is without a doubt THE place to be in Grand Rapids.

Slowly, fight against American “oil addiction” gains momentum

Slowly, fight against American “oil addiction” gains momentum

As reported by the Financial Times today, the United States appears to have made inroads in the fight against its own “addiction” to foreign oil. According to the Department of Energy, the past year marks the first time since 1977 that the U.S. share of oil imports has declined significantly.