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Story Matters: Roxanne Buhl, Western watches significant growth around them in Heartside Neighborhood

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Roxanne Buhl talks about the growth she've seen happen around her at Western Michigan University's downtown campus. She tells the story of bringing her teen son downtown and having him discover that he lives in a cool city.

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Story Matters: Annie DeYoung see learning, opportunities through involvement with Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Annie DeYoung talks about the sparks of opportunities she's been able to take advantage of through her involvement with Avenue for the Arts.

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New Businesses, New Talent for Art.Downtown. 2014

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Two Beards Deli is one of many venues that is participating in Art.Downtown. for the first time.

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1st Annual Fashion for Film Showcase Model Call

Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival team is looking for models to be featured in our 1st Annual Fashion for Film Showcase, Thursday, April 10th at the Pyramid Scheme downtown Grand Rapids.

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Founders Brewing to celebrate KBS release with week long celebration

Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Founders will celebrate the annual release of Kentucky Breakfast Stout with a week of keg tapping events at local pubs on March 18 through 22.

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WMEAC to screen "Vanishing of the Bees" at UICA

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The WMEAC Film Series will present a documentary on Tuesday, March 18 about the widespread disappearance of honeybees and their importance to food security

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Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

Residents participated in an open house meeting with MDOT representatives to share their views on the future of Kent County highways.

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Degage Ministries to celebrate 10 years of Open Door Women's Center with fundraiser

Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

An evening of dessert, music and one woman's story will raise funds on Thursday March 13 to continue the program based on women supporting women.

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DIT art organizations improve harmonious missions through closer cooperation

Submitted 03-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Two local DIY entities are working collaborativley to secure a new location for the DAAC, restructure the model for sustainability and bring the popular art venue to life again.

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Story Matters: Cindy Schneider watched downtown go from abandoned to booming

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Cindy Schneider has been downtown since 1978, and has watched the promises of a booming city come to fruition. She says the ah-ha moment was seeing the throngs of people on the first day of ArtPrize.

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