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Get your Goonie on at Ah-Nab-Awen

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

This Friday, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. presents The Goonies as part of their ongoing Movies in the Park series.

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Local Epicurean adds chocolate lounge to downtown pasta shop

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

The Local Epicurean, a pasta shop on Division Avenue featuring handmade goods, is adding an artisanal chocolate shop.

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Parks as place markers record our city's history

Submitted 10-15-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is in our parks, like Monument and Veterans Park, that we process the historical moments of our city.

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Story Matters: Preston LaRay Holman shares about his family-friendly neighborhood, work with In The Image

Submitted 10-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Preston LaRay Holman sat down with us to talk about the best characteristics about his neighborhood, and how he sees nonprofits working together in our city.

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Story Matters: Julie Coup shares favorite work over five years of ArtPrize

Submitted 10-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Julie Coup reveals her favorite venue and entry in this past year's ArtPrize event, as well as her advice for those who "don't understand" ArtPrize.

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Founders to kick off 10th annual harvest party

Submitted 10-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This saturday Founders Brewery celebrates the 10th annual harvest party with a special new ale and live bands in the evening.

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Local Fishmonger adds oyster bar, chowders, sandwiches to menu

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Fish Lads of Grand Rapids is planning to offer a dining menu in addition to fresh and smoked seafood.

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Safety Ambassadors hit downtown streets

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is launching their new Safety Ambassador program.

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Propaganda Doughnuts sets up shop on Division Avenue corridor

Submitted 10-08-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Tory O'Haire opens new doughnut shop on Division Avenue just blocks from his live/work studio and kitchen.

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There goes the fear

Submitted 10-08-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is time to let go of designing out of fear, and start embracing community spaces that create opportunity for expression, creativity and growth- for all.

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