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American Bakery Fire Delays Opening Day

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

The long awaited re-opening day for the American Bakery will have to wait. The Grand Rapids Fire Department was called to 712 Bridge St. NW this morning (Monday) around 7am to find a fire in progress at the landmark west side establishment....

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Central City Weed & Seed, SouthTown Residents Host Forum on Alcohol

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

As a core part of its “weeding” and “seeding” mission, Central City Weed & Seed is launching a new initiative to curb excessive alcohol use in the SouthTown area. Together with local residents and the Kent County Substance Abuse Prevention...

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The Rapidian, ArtPrize, GVSU among top honorees at 25th Annual WMPRSA Awards

Submitted 04-30-2010 under NEWS

The Rapidian, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Valley State University, and ArtPrize were among the top honorees at the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s (WMPRSA) 25th annual PRoof Awards held Thursday night. More than...

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Pesipop meets Goal for Artprize Project

Submitted 04-25-2010 under NEWS

Recently my husband, Scott Warren, interviewed Artist Anthony Pesi regarding his latest project, “1024 bits of you and me”.   Pesi’s works are usually small scale, this concept where he generates a collection of 1,024 tiles assembled  into...

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Spring moon and Saturn attract 500 gazers around GR

Submitted 04-20-2010 under NEWS

An estimated 500+ space-enthusiasts took in clear viewings of both the waxing crescent moon and Saturn at last night’s Spring Moon Gaze. The event, sponsored by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA), was held in a dozen parking...

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Local writer Keleigh Wolf releases second collection of poetry

Submitted 04-15-2010 under NEWS

“The apotheosis of minutia is what poetry is,” proclaimed poet Keleigh Wolf as she tucked her unruly ringlets behind her ear.   Wolf, named by Schuler Books and Music as their poet of the month, recently released her second collection of...

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Local Organization Fights Sex Trafficking in West Michigan

Submitted 04-15-2010 under NEWS

Though it is not widespread knowledge, sex trafficking—a phenomenon which is more commonly associated in larger cities—does exist in West Michigan. Bringing awareness of the sex trafficking which occurs in our area is what a location...

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Another Girl's Treasure

Submitted 04-14-2010 under NEWS

 This month One Girl's Treasure, downtown at 5 Lyon NW, will become another girl's treasure when Haylea Gray signs the final papers to become the owner. This hip women's resale shop opened in 2007 and has experienced steady growth and a growing...

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KNOCK OUT: Grand Rapids boxers dominate West Michigan finals

Submitted 04-05-2010 under NEWS

When it comes to amateur boxing in West Michigan, Grand Rapids is the place to be. The 2010 Michigan Golden Gloves tournament continued Saturday night, and five boxers from the local Michigan Golden Gloves Association (MGGA) gym won West...

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Michigan-Land of Riches Sneak Preview

Submitted 04-01-2010 under NEWS

Michigan Land of Riches: Re-examining the old Grand Rapids Public Museum is getting ready to open the doors of the old museum for a very public exhibition in this very special space.  Here is some behind the scenes footage of the space before...

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