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Founders sells out morning filled with music, beer, breakfast

Submitted 11-10-2014 under OPINION

Grand Rapidians’ love of breakfast and beer was showcased this weekend at Founders' 7th annual Breakfast Stout Breakfast event.

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Downtown day camp provides kids opportunity to shape our city

Submitted 11-05-2014 under VOICES

A new urban-focused day camp offers children an opportunity to learn about downtown Grand Rapids and provide input into its growth and development.

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Bloom Ferments embraces growth, raises kombucha awareness in community

Submitted 11-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

After a year of tremendous growth and change, local kombucha brewer Emily Helmus is setting her sights on expansion, and giving back to the community.

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Community input shapes direction of GoSite implementation plan

Submitted 11-04-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

The public feedback gathered during the Pop Up phase helped create a more informed human-centered design

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The Rapidian to host fall photowalk through Heritage Hill, Night Out at Cottage Bar

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Wednesday, November 12, join fellow photogs, novice and pro, in The Rapidian's Fall Photo Walk, then warm up while you support The Rapidian at our Night Out at the Cottage Bar.

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Ever expanding Have Company to add gallery wall to giftshop

Submitted 11-04-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The local retailer on South Division is collaborating with area builder and art collector Michael DeMaagd Rodriguez to curate a gallery style wall in the popular Division Avenue boutique.

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Election Day Toolbox: Be prepared for the voter's box today

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Compared to non-voters, voters are more likely to volunteer, contact their elected officials and stay informed about local affairs. Here are four essential voting tools that will help you be prepared for the polls today.

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Avenue for the Arts looks for permanent place to call home

Submitted 10-28-2014 under NEWS

Local grass roots organization Avenue for the Arts has created a campaign to raise funds for a permanent space along the Division Avenue corridor.

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Popular Detroit barbeque joint to expand operations to Downtown Market

Submitted 10-28-2014 under NEWS

Slows Bar B Q will be expanding for the first time outside of Detroit to occupy the Downtown Market.

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Getting connected

Submitted 10-28-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Walkability moves beyond mere accessibility to pathways leading from point A to point B. Many factors that take into account the experience of traversing to a destination have to be accounted for. In other words, while the destination is the end goal it's the journey that makes it worthwhile.

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