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What's On Tap: January 3-8

Submitted 01-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Escape from sub-zero temperatures and warm up with a cold one at your local breweries this week.

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Propaganda Doughnuts opens for business

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

After a longer than anticipated wait, Propaganda Doughnuts finally opens doors to offer classic French patisserie doughnuts on South Division.

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Pussycat Beer Guild represents women who like beer

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

Pussycat Beer Guild organizes social for women and men on the first Tuesday every other month.

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GoSite Inclusion Committee working to represent area sectors

Submitted 12-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The GoSite information sharing space will shine a light on the diverse communities, groups, and activities across the metro Grand Rapids area, with help from the many dedicated people already working everyday to build them.

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Beauty lies in the eye

Submitted 12-27-2013 under OPINION

This is a review of the 'Beholder' photographic book created and released by Gaspard Gallery. The book features photography by Chris Cox, words by Jacob Bullard, and design by Ben Biondo.

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GVSU signs lease at Downtown Market

Submitted 12-23-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Downtown Market welcomes Grand Valley State University as their newest tenant.

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What's On Tap: December 19-25

Submitted 12-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Visit your local breweries this week and celebrate. Brewery anniversaries, holidays and life... Do you really need an excuse?

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Gazelle Girl 101 Race Series: Holiday training tips

Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Hard training begins in January. In the meantime, take a flexible and fun approach to staying physically active over the holidays.

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What I learned attending GRPD Citizen Police Academy 2013

Submitted 12-18-2013 under VOICES

I spent 10 weeks exploring the GRPD with officers. They let us ride in their cruisers, play with explosives, and attacked us with their canine unit. I gained a deeper understanding of the Grand Rapids community by mingling with both officers and citizens.

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Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.

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