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In Season: December 14, 2013

Submitted 12-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you.

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Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This spring, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR for area women and girls.

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Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are setting the bar high, doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR.

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Video game obsession affecting grades even at college

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Months after its release, Pokemon's newest game still causes huge distraction for college students.

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West Michigan winters I have known

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Remembering winters in Grand Rapids and the challenges they posed.

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What's On Tap: December 12-18

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Your local breweries are not only excellent providers of high quality refreshments, they're also hosting a lot of great events this week. Stop by your favorites and support local beer and culture.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Company strives to maintain organic, local focus in spite of challenging obstacles

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A year after their downtown location opened, the brewery continues to promote local food, beer and history.

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Losing time: amnesia survivor tells her story

Submitted 12-11-2013 under VOICES

Megan Brown shares what it's like to have amnesia. She knows: when she was 16, she lost almost three years of her life after a seizure.

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Local artists band together for typhoon relief

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Grand Rapids artists are rallying together to raise money for the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort. "Art For Water," an exhibition which will feature the work of over 15 local artists, with all proceeds being donated to aid organizations.

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Experience Grand Rapids' new program seeks to reach out to visitors

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Experience Grand Rapids has recently joined a national hospitality program called Certified Tourism Ambassadors for better tourism experiences.

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