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Fire engulfs West Side apartments

Submitted 07-24-2014 under NEWS

A fire blazes tonight in the West Grand neighborhood, consuming apartments across from the Basilica of St. Adalbert at 4th and Davis.

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Stay issued on gay marriage case, forces local couples to make new plans

Submitted 07-23-2014 under NEWS

Edward McPeak and his fiancé are making alternate marriage plans while the Michigan case is sent to an appeals court.

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Giant chess board engages public space in play

Submitted 07-22-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. has set up a giant chess board outside of the GRAM for public use.

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Cupcake shop opens brick and mortar across from Pew Campus

Submitted 07-22-2014 under NEWS

Located in the Southwest Area Neighborhood, Scrumptious Cupcakes and Sweetery specializes in gourmet cupcakes offering a unique variety of flavors.

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Catalyst Radio: Disability Advocates hosting downtown celebration Tues. for ADA anniversary

Submitted 07-21-2014 under NEWS

DAKC celebrates the 24th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities civil rights act, but continues the social justice work for the disabled community as part of the services provided by the organization.

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Local politicians struggle with sign theft, defacement before Election Day

Submitted 07-18-2014 under NEWS

Yard signs for various political campaigns are being stolen and destroyed in West Michigan.

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Glow in the Park races to Walker's Millennium Park

Submitted 07-17-2014 under NEWS

Glow in the Park returns to Millennium Park in Walker on July 26 for a 5K family friendly race.

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Experience French Culture at Arena District event at Downtown Market

Submitted 07-16-2014 under NEWS

The Arena District will be hosting a French Cultural Club where friends and family can come to try new foreign activities, food, French music and much more.

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Local, national brewers to pour side by side at Summer Craft Beer Festival

Submitted 07-16-2014 under NEWS

Over 60 brewers from around the country will come together to showcase their mainstream and specialty brews for the people of Grand Rapids.

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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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