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Story Matters: Preston LaRay Holman shares about his family-friendly neighborhood, work with In The Image

Submitted 10-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Preston LaRay Holman sat down with us to talk about the best characteristics about his neighborhood, and how he sees nonprofits working together in our city.

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Story Matters: Julie Coup shares favorite work over five years of ArtPrize

Submitted 10-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Julie Coup reveals her favorite venue and entry in this past year's ArtPrize event, as well as her advice for those who "don't understand" ArtPrize.

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Founders to kick off 10th annual harvest party

Submitted 10-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This saturday Founders Brewery celebrates the 10th annual harvest party with a special new ale and live bands in the evening.

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Local Fishmonger adds oyster bar, chowders, sandwiches to menu

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Fish Lads of Grand Rapids is planning to offer a dining menu in addition to fresh and smoked seafood.

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Safety Ambassadors hit downtown streets

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is launching their new Safety Ambassador program.

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Propaganda Doughnuts sets up shop on Division Avenue corridor

Submitted 10-08-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Tory O'Haire opens new doughnut shop on Division Avenue just blocks from his live/work studio and kitchen.

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There goes the fear

Submitted 10-08-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is time to let go of designing out of fear, and start embracing community spaces that create opportunity for expression, creativity and growth- for all.

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Story Matters: Joel Veldheer describes downtown buildings years ago

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Joel Veldheer talks about how he's seen downtown buildings develop from pigeon-infested empty buildings to what they are today, and what he sees making downtown so appealing today.

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Story Matters: Iyleshia Beal, Sky and Ryan Martinez share what they love about visiting downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Iyleshia Beal, Sky Martinez and Ryan Martinez stopped by The Rapidian's story fort to tell us what they like about visiting downtown and ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Jenna Morton shares experience working downtown

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jenna Morton once thought she wanted to move to Chicago. But the more she explores and works in downtown Grand Rapids, the more she wants to be involved in the community.

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