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TEDxGrandRapids to kick off launch party Tuesday

Submitted 01-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

TEDxGrandRapids will begin their 2014 community interaction with their launch party Tuesday at Woodbridge North Ferris Building.

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osteria Rossa's owner Chef Chris Perkey discusses rustic Italian fare, farm-to-table systems and accommodating dietary restrictions.

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TEDx Grand Rapids kicks off launch party tuesday

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

TEDx Grand Rapids strives to spread ideas through through community interaction beginning with their launch party. The launch party is Tuesday, February 4 6-8 p.m. at the Woodbridge N. Ferris building of Kendall College Art and Design.

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The LINC Academy for Social Transformation--Two Years of Leadership, Community & More.

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The LINC Academy for Social Transformation, a several day training that trains local leaders to advocate in and for their communities, just turned two years old.

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What's On Tap: January 23-29

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

It's a great week to visit your local breweries to taste and learn about new brews. But then again, isn't it always?

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Chuck D visits Grand Rapids, speaks out on education, individual responsibility

Submitted 01-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

While visiting both GRCC and GVSU this weekend surrounding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, he sat down with The Rapidian about Dr. King, ArtPrize, the cost of education and the N-word.

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Pilot Malt House aims to bring Michigan breweries closer to a pure Michigan brew

Submitted 01-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Located in Jenison, Michigan, Pilot Malt House seeks to provide locally grown and produced malt for breweries in Grand Rapids and beyond.

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What's On Tap: January 16-22

Submitted 01-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Try some new brews this week at your local breweries.

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Five minute chat with.....Laura Fisher

Submitted 01-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Laura Fisher is a Volunteer Coordinator at Kids Food Basket. Kids Food Basket is a non-profit agency that provides meals to over 5,000 kids in Grand Rapids. On the day of the interview, she stood side by side with volunteers as they packed lunches to be delivered to local schools.

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Ski film premier raises funds for youth mountain adventure learning, promotes helmet use

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, the Wealthy Theatre will premier Sherpas Cinema's "Into the Mind." The evening will benefit Summer Journeys' Tetons Scholarship Fund and feature a free helmet giveaway.

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