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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Downtown Market, which offers local food and community events along with vendors, has officially opened its indoor market hall.

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Community Spotlight: Brian Beard

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A few words from a community member on the importance of being involved. He speaks to the changes he sees in his local GRPS schools now that more doors are open for parents to get even more involved.

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Kids Adventure Challenge Race Set for September 8

Submitted 08-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

An event for kids focused on teams/families working together to complete challenges. All proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.

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In Season: August 31, 2013

Submitted 08-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stock your fridge for the last weekend of the summer! Stop by Fulton Street for the seasons freshest varieties.

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Glance at the Past - Charter and Seal

Submitted 08-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

A temporary adoption of "The Rules of Order of the Detroit Common Council," allowed new ordinances to pass for taverns, games, and theatrics on Grand Rapids' city charter.

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Story Matters: Michael Johnson shares how Grand Rapids is a hidden gem

Submitted 08-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

At Ah Nab Awen Park this past Friday, Johnson shares his favorite events in Grand Rapids and how visitors were surprised by the vibrancy of the city.

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Failure-Lab to host show in Detroit

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After selling out its inaugural show at Wealthy Theatre, Failure-Lab will bring its philosophy of embracing failure to Detroit for its second show Thursday, November 21 at the Detroit Opera House.

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Boiler Room director grows spiritual community

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tim Collier takes over primary oversight of the Stockbridge Boiler Room and works to expand spiritual community through innovative mentoring and leadership programs.

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Grand Valley professor breaks down educational borders

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Zulema Moret, writer, professor and spiritual director, assists underprivileged Latino adults in getting a diploma from their home country.

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Love's Ice Cream focuses on pure ingredients, local seasonal flavors

Submitted 08-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Based on the idea that "everybody loves ice cream," Love's Ice Cream sources local milk and seasonal ingredients to produce "the most wholesome ice cream available." Love's Ice Cream can be found at the Downtown Market.

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