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Grand Rapids environmental advocates join fellow lobbyists against Kellogg's Corporation

Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS

As overcast skies darkened the Festival Market Square in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids environmental advocacy groups and community members joined over 80 others from across Michigan to rally at the Kellogg’s Corporate Headquarters. The...

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Sass Fest to celebrate hand crafted local goodness

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

On Saturday November 23, the DAAC and Have Company present SASS Fest: a celebration of Do It Together ethos featuring hand made items and craft workshops. The event is free and takes place at the 106 Gallery on Division Avenue from noon until 7 p.m...

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Make connections, shop, learn at Black Market

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

On Saturday November 23, Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) will team up with LINC to present The Black Market. The two day event begins on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the LINC gallery in the...

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Eastown Community Association to raise funds for Hub parking lot

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

On November 23, Billy's Lounge in Eastown will host a fundraiser that will benefit the newly remodeled Hub parking lot located between Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. An ugly sweater contest will take place, and pints of Sam Adams Winter Lager...

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Dwelling Place invests in Herkimer building, adds new income based housing units

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

Dwelling Place, in conjunction with Pine Rest, has opened the Herkimer building doors to allow the first wave of residents to settle into their new apartments at 323 South Division Avenue. Fifty-five new units have been filled at the beginning of...

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Grand Rapids art family joins under one roof

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

On Thursday, November 14 the Forest Hills Fine Art Center (FHFAC) kicked off their 10th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibit with a public artist reception at their gallery. The reception was dedicated to showcasing the work of West Michigan...

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Right to Life Michigan files lawsuit in protest of Obamacare

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

  The Affordable Care Act, most commonly known as Obamacare, is a controversial topic in politics and also for many people of faith. Right to Life Michigan recently filed a federal lawsuit against Obamacare. The lawsuit specifically targets...

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'Holiday It Forward' provides unconventional method of giving

Submitted 11-17-2013 under NEWS

For the second consecutive year, community members are making the holiday season brighter by participating in an unusual method of giving based on the honor system.    Community members are passing along envelopes stuffed with cash...

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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

Recent debate in Grand Rapids has centered around Airbnb, a website that connects visitors in Grand Rapids with homeowners who rent a room in their home. This debated topic helped to encourage a full room at the City Commission public hearing on...

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Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW On this edition of Catalyst Radio we learn about an effort to bring back to health a key watershed in the Grand Rapids area. Plaster Creek Stewards...

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