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Street market to bring vintage charm to Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Submitted 03-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our vintage street market is now accepting applications for 2014 vendors. The market, appearing on the second Sunday of each month, will include vintage furniture, clothing, accessories, kitchen goods and home decor.

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GoBoldly photo series sends rebuttal to the Go Confidently advertisements

Submitted 03-24-2014 under OPINION

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the "Go Confidently" billboard ads that suddenly popped up all over the highway and near highway entrances around the Grand Rapids, Michigan area?

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Human trafficking discussion to center on signs, solutions

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NEWS

The Acton Institute will host a paneled discussion on human trafficking and ways of responding to the crime on March 28 at the Mark Murray Auditorium on Fulton Street.

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The Accidentals - "Shoulders of Giants"

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Bike lane repairs, maintenance delayed due to inclement weather

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NEWS

City officials and bicycle advocate leaders outline the challenges facing bike lanes following the winter season.

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"Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton" now showing at UICA

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

A film review of "Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton,"

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FoodCircles continues to provide meals for hungry children

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NEWS

Since its 2013 launch of the mobile app that allows people to purchase a dish for $1, FoodCircles has provided 2,239 meals to children living in poverty.

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"Marilyn's Kennedy" play set for world premier in May, auditions this weekend

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

A drama based on the historical affair between JFK and Marilyn Monroe will have its world premiere in Grand Rapids this May. With auditions being held this weekend. Announced by The University Wits, a local theater company bringing the show to life.

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Residents raise concern over chemicals concentrated in snow piles

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids citizens, city officials and scientists discuss contaminates in city snow piles and their effect on the stormwater system and watershed.

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What's On Tap: March 20-26

Submitted 03-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Thursday is the first official day of spring. It may not feel like it, but it's worth celebrating with drinks at the pub this weekend!

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