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Story Matters: Theresa, Eric Graf share discoveries in their new city

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Newlyweds Theresa and Eric Graf are experiencing their first summer downtown. Self-described foodies, they love seeking out new restaurants and craft beers within walking distance of their downtown apartment.

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Understanding a judge's decision

Submitted 06-16-2014 under OPINION

Judicial Decisions in Family Court may not always follow court rules and law.

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Story Matters: Why Anthony Puzzuoli moved from volunteering to working at Local First

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Anthony Puzzuoli, membership coordinator for Local First, stopped by our story fort at the Street Party to tell us what he loves about his job.

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Story Matters: Sarah Bowman shares why she loves to support local music

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Sarah Bowman says it's easy to love Grand Rapids. She talks about why she supports local music- and her many past experiences at Local First's annual Street Party when she visited our story fort there in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 7.

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ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize strongly supports the Homesharers Creed and we believe that owner-occupied homesharing is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, and philanthropy.

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Story Matters: Tyler Buckner explains his job as Safety Ambassador

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tyler Buckner was at the Local First Street Party as part of his job as a Safety Ambassador through Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Here he explains his job and how it helps the downtown community.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo took a moment at the Local First Street Party to stop and talk to us about why he thinks it's so important to help people reconnect with their creative selves.

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The changing constitution of livability

Submitted 06-10-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As we plan to position Downtown Grand Rapids to be one of the most livable and desirable neighborhoods in West Michigan, we’re compelled to consider the areas that people will prioritize when choosing to call this place home.

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Register for Summer "simmer" camps at the Downtown Market

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

The Downtown Market will host food themed summer camps for kids. Registration deadline is June 17.

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Story Matters: Ruth Funderburk's home search in Grand Rapids 30 years ago

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Ruth Funderburk moved to Grand Rapids 30 years ago. In her search for a home, she had to work to have her realtor understand what kind of neighborhood she wanted to live in.

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