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Vendor Spotlight: Dan and Tiffany Garbowitz

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Functionality and classic, minimalist style come together in the form of handmade leather goods by Hides and Stitches. Dan and Tiffany Garbowitz talk working with high-quality material, managing a busy schedule, and local printmakers.

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Neighborhood cupcake, ice cream shop adds savory to sweet with expansion

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NEWS

Sweet Mellisa's, a two year old Alger Heights shop, has recently completed the development of its interior cafe complete with new menu.

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Maker space fosters diversity, continues to encourage cross pollination

Submitted 07-15-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

GR Makers space is a 9,000 square foot workshop/lab on the West Side that fosters collaboration and ingenuity.

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The Meanwhile Bar to host July Night Out for The Rapidian

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

On July 23, The Meanwhile Bar will host this month's Rapidian Night Out. Thirty percent of every drink purchase for the entire evening will go to support citizen journalism.

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Institute for Global Education to celebrate Mandela Day with festivities

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NEWS

In honor of Nelson Mandela's legacy of peace, reconciliation and diversity, the IGE will be hosting two days of festivities at the Wealthy Street office.

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Republican congressional nominees, ballot initiatives up for vote in August

Submitted 07-15-2014 under NEWS

The primaries on August 5 will decide who will be on the ballot for the November election. Justin Amash and Brian Ellis are fighting for the Grand Rapids congressional seat.

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GoSite "Pop Up" to offer opportunity for public participation in design process

Submitted 07-15-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Visitors can view artist renderings, sample digital programs, win prizes, contribute ideas and learn more about the upcoming launch plans.

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Grandwich 2014 sampled: Rapidian team reveals five favorites

Submitted 07-14-2014 under OPINION

We tried all but two of the Grandwich sandwiches in our quest to find the best of the best. Here we talk about our own favorites, and what we learned along the way.

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Piano Cottage Rocks Is Back!

Submitted 07-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Music Students' Concert Benefits Others

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Story Matters: Eric Curry encourages positivity, community involvement

Submitted 07-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eric Curry grew up in Detroit but has enjoyed living in the Grand Rapids since 1999 and watching the city thrive.

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