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Craft House expands programming with "Kitchen Gallery"

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Craft House, a contemporary art gallery on the South Division corridor, is expanding programming by adding six new artists to the live-in end of the studio space aptly named "The Kitchen Gallery:" the work quite literally hangs in the...

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Mayor discusses city chickens, term limits, police relations on City Connection

Submitted 01-05-2015 under NEWS

Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection."  This month, with City Connection happening just before the City Commissioners will discuss keeping chickens in the...

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GR Bagel welcomes community into new storefront

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

For over a year, GR Bagel has been educating the community on what really makes a bagel a bagel. Most larger bakeries use ovens which steam the bagels during the baking process. Shorcuts like this take aways the chewy quality, and give the bagel a...

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Reading tutors needed for Literacy Center of West Michigan

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

On Wednesday, January 7 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. the Literacy Center of West Michigan will host a volunteer tutor orientation for individuals who wish to become involved.  Volunteering with the Literacy Center involves a minimal commitment of two...

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Fight homelessness in West Michigan; donate to Well House

Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS

Well House is in its final week of fundraising for the 19:1 campaign and donors are encouraged to give towards meeting a goal of $50,000. So far $28,476 has been raised, just over half the anticipated goal.  Donations from individuals and...

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Backyard Chicken Ordinance to be discussed at Public Hearing

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Rapidians will have a chance to comment on the proposed Backyard Chicken ordinance early in the new year. Those who would like to make their opinions heard can meet with the Grand Rapids City Commission at City Hall in the 9th floor chambers at 7 p....

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Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Bartertown Diner has gotten a new makeover that adds transparency to the popular vegan restaurant at 6 Jefferson Avenue SE in Downtown Grand Rapids. The refurnishing came when the building's owner Rockford Construction opted to rebuild the...

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Exploring Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Friendly faces, quick directions, a brief history lesson and food recommendations are walking around downtown Grand Rapids these days. Uniformed Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTAs) are stationed to help visitors and locals alike explore GR....

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Vintage charm lights up Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue is currently decorated with vintage Christmas lights and ornamentation with a nostalgic charm. From Fulton to State Street, trees lining Jefferson Avenue are strung with the large opaque bulb lighting. Lamp posts are adorned with...

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Catalyst Radio: Paschka's audio and community interests lead him to WYCE

Submitted 12-19-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW For this last episode of Catalyst Radio for 2014, we sit down with WYCE’s new station manager, AJ Paschka.  Joining WYCE after work in the...

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