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Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are setting the bar high, doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR.

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GR .1k Race Raises Money for Friar Fight Against Duchenne

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On November 9, a .1k race was held in downtown Grand Rapids to raise money for "The Friar Fight Against Duchenne." Approximately 1,100 people participated in the race. Race refreshments included $1 beers from different bars on Ionia, as most of the bars on the street sponsored the race.

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Video game obsession affecting grades even at college

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Months after its release, Pokemon's newest game still causes huge distraction for college students.

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West Michigan winters I have known

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Remembering winters in Grand Rapids and the challenges they posed.

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What's On Tap: December 12-18

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Your local breweries are not only excellent providers of high quality refreshments, they're also hosting a lot of great events this week. Stop by your favorites and support local beer and culture.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Company strives to maintain organic, local focus in spite of challenging obstacles

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A year after their downtown location opened, the brewery continues to promote local food, beer and history.

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Local artists band together for typhoon relief

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Grand Rapids artists are rallying together to raise money for the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort. "Art For Water," an exhibition which will feature the work of over 15 local artists, with all proceeds being donated to aid organizations.

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Experience Grand Rapids' new program seeks to reach out to visitors

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Experience Grand Rapids has recently joined a national hospitality program called Certified Tourism Ambassadors for better tourism experiences.

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Michigan filmmakers explore reality of small town life

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan natives Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn bring their film Medora to Grand Rapids, which follows the lives of four high school boys from the poverty stricken town of Medora.

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Reducing feline overpopulation, one stray at a time

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local non-profit Carol's Ferals helps to reduce feline overpopulation in Western Michigan

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