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Mercy Leather brands unique process, style in genuine leather goods

Submitted 09-10-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rusty Zylstra balances customer and craft, creating individualized canvas bags, wallets, accessories and more on site at his studio.

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Discussion to continue on food trucks downtown

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS

The Planning Commission will be considering a proposal in their public hearing on September 12 that will bring up the debate of food trucks again, this time in the area in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Mayor George Heartwell leads growing effort to clean Grand River

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell says the yearly cleanup, this year scheduled for September 14, brings together the community.

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Monument and Veterans Memorial Park to receive facelift

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Two historic parks honoring Grand Rapids' fallen are undergoing transformation in a $3 million dollar redesign.

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Impart: Artist Melanie Manos believes art instills necessary sense of wonder

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Melanie Manos answers a few important questions about art. Her performance piece will be projected at SiTE:LAB, 54 Jefferson at dusk.

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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Twenty years of Heartside: A celebration and book release

Submitted 09-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, September 13, join Heartside Gallery and Studio to celebrate the release of their book "An Irregular Heartbeat: The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio."

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Story Matters: Stephanie Mabie talks Abe Lincoln and zombies in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie tells us her story about the zombie walk that took place on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Story Matters: Three-year-old Charlie discusses his favorite steam park

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

At Ah Nab Awen Park, 3-year-old Charlie talks about his favorite places and people in the city.

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Grandmother Power exhibit opens to celebrate grandmas everywhere

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NEWS

On September 6, the Grandmother Power exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum opens. The exhibit displays global stories on activist grandmothers while also allowing locals to get involved in the movement.

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