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Story Matters: Wes Eaton shares current Midtown favorites, childhood downtown memories

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Wes Eaton's favorite part of Grand Rapids is Midtown- where he appreciates some new local businesses like The Cheese Lady and urban gardening popping up around his home.

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Story Matters: Isaac Murray turns love of Grand Rapids into poetry

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Isaac Murray doesn't live in Grand Rapids- but his daughter attends Grand Valley State University and he met his sweetheart here in Grand Rapids.

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Parade begins West Michigan's annual Pride festival

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

Visitors were welcomed by LGBTQ performers in a day of colorful acts.

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Tunes, Hoops, Snacks, and Crafts!

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Reflecting on the successful June event and looking ahead to The Market on First Fridays on August 1st

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What's on Tap: June 19-22

Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Looking for a place to celebrate the Solstice? Don't forget to see what's going on at your local breweries!

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Planned Parenthood to offer free HIV testing Week June 23-27

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Free HIV testing Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2014, at any Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health center by appointment. Eight locations including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Muskegon, Ionia. Call 800-230-PLAN (7526) for the Planned Parenthood nearest you.

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Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine

Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With music ranging from Bluegrass to Electronica, seven styles of cuisine from local vendors and a range of Founders beers, Mark Dorich explains how the 7th annual Founders Fest promises not to skimp on variety.

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Story Matters: Paxton Butler shares his favorite parts of Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Paxton Butler was downtown with his mom April Butler to visit Festival of the Arts and the Local First Street Party. In the video, he talks about his favorite parts of Grand Rapids, including Meijer Gardens, Celebration Cinema "and the Mickey Mouse."

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The importance of healthy insects

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

80% of what we eat is pollinated by insects. Creston neighbor, Caroline, reports on what we can do to reconstruct and preserve diverse insect habitats.

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My Furnace Adventure: Part three

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

This is Part Three in a series about the Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation and Grant Program. Part One told of Sharon’s broken furnace that led to her interest in the program. Part Two talked about the application process. This installment discusses working with the city and choosing a contractor.

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