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Catalyst Radio: CMC project is Elevating Voices in neighborhoods through access to modern media

Submitted 03-07-2014 under NEWS

A 3-year W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant is funding a Community Media Center project to bring media tools and training to Grand Rapids neighborhoods.

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Lebanese restaurateurs still thriving after 20 years in business

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osta's Lebanese Cuisine has remained a staple in Middle Eastern food in the Grand Rapids region since opening in 1993 and has grown as a family in the community.

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Founders Brewing releases beer locator app

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Founders Brewing Company has teamed up with smart phone app developers Fusionary to create an app that allows users to find and read about beers on the go.

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What's On Tap: March 6-12

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Check out what fresh new brews your favorite pubs are tapping this week.

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Local band The Soil and the Sun records "apocalyptic" third album

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Soil and the Sun recently finished laying down tracks in Chicago for their third album and discussed the new record's guests, sounds and themes.

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Women at the Bar: Grand Rapids Attorneys in the 1870s - 1970s

Submitted 03-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the pioneering female attorneys in Grand Rapids who were among the first to venture into the male-dominated legal profession in a presentation March 13 by GVSU professor Ruth Stevens.

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Reshaping perspectives: The Rocket takes on culture in a new way

Submitted 03-05-2014 under OPINION

"The Rocket" is a story of youth, culture, tradition, and community in Laos, featuring confident performances and brilliant wilderness settings.

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Stay at home moms seek support through national group

Submitted 03-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mocha Moms of Greater Grand Rapids is a support group for mothers of color- and others- that have chosen to not work full-time in order to devote more time to their families.

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Midtown Neighborhood Association to host workshop on "book house" building

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

Midtown will host a quintessential placemaking project based on the little free library model.

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Wealthy Street Station staying put, looking to expand

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

Wealthy Street Station is by no means closing its doors. Just the opposite: new proprietor Joe Welniak has big ideas for the popular East Hills burger joint.

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