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Tunes, Hoops, Snacks, and Crafts!

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Reflecting on the successful June event and looking ahead to The Market on First Fridays on August 1st

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What's on Tap: June 19-22

Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Looking for a place to celebrate the Solstice? Don't forget to see what's going on at your local breweries!

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Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine

Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With music ranging from Bluegrass to Electronica, seven styles of cuisine from local vendors and a range of Founders beers, Mark Dorich explains how the 7th annual Founders Fest promises not to skimp on variety.

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Story Matters: Paxton Butler shares his favorite parts of Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Paxton Butler was downtown with his mom April Butler to visit Festival of the Arts and the Local First Street Party. In the video, he talks about his favorite parts of Grand Rapids, including Meijer Gardens, Celebration Cinema "and the Mickey Mouse."

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Movies in the Park to screen Grease in Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will bring their second movie of the summer to Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Friday, June 20.

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Story Matters: Chris McKellar's experiences opening Love's Ice Cream at Downtown Market

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Chris McKellar opened an ice cream shop in the Downtown Market, and talks about the choices he has made in where he would be located and how he sources his ingredients.

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Story Matters: Theresa, Eric Graf share discoveries in their new city

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Newlyweds Theresa and Eric Graf are experiencing their first summer downtown. Self-described foodies, they love seeking out new restaurants and craft beers within walking distance of their downtown apartment.

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Understanding a judge's decision

Submitted 06-16-2014 under OPINION

Judicial Decisions in Family Court may not always follow court rules and law.

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Story Matters: Why Anthony Puzzuoli moved from volunteering to working at Local First

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Anthony Puzzuoli, membership coordinator for Local First, stopped by our story fort at the Street Party to tell us what he loves about his job.

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Story Matters: Sarah Bowman shares why she loves to support local music

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Sarah Bowman says it's easy to love Grand Rapids. She talks about why she supports local music- and her many past experiences at Local First's annual Street Party when she visited our story fort there in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 7.

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