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Story Matters: Greg Hopping recalls childhood memories downtown

Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Greg Hopping is a fan of downtown Grand Rapids. He's been living in the area since he was 7 years old, and in this video he recalls his childhood memories of coming downtown to shop- and tells us what he and his wife love to do when they visit downtown now.

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From Brooklyn to Grand Rapids: Founders prepares stage for largest music, beer fest yet

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

Founders Fest, the large outdoor music festival at the local brewery, is bringing musicians and performers to the stage this Saturday.

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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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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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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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Movies in the Park to screen Grease in Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will bring their second movie of the summer to Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Friday, June 20.

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Story Matters: Chris McKellar's experiences opening Love's Ice Cream at Downtown Market

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Chris McKellar opened an ice cream shop in the Downtown Market, and talks about the choices he has made in where he would be located and how he sources his ingredients.

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