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Lee & Birch moving from downtown location to East Hills neighborhood

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Downtown fashion boutique Lee & Birch is closing its downtown doors and moving uptown to occupy the historic Ron's Car Wash building.

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Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Movies in the Park continues into its second season, kicks off with teaser video featuring local celebs.

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Gaia to host Women of East Hills dinner

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Women of East Hills will celebrate five neighborhood women with a dinner party at Gaia Cafe.

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Catalyst Radio: The Geek Group opens its doors with new makerspace facility

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NEWS

The Geek Group provides hands-on learning, with access to labs such as for high voltage, electronics, 3D printing, high energy physics, and more.

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TEDxGrandRapids to be held at Grand Rapids Civic Theater

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NEWS

On Wednesday, May 7, TEDxGrandRapids will host its fifth annual conference with speakers ranging from a freelance journalist who writes about cocktails, spirits and bars to the founder of TED, all on the topic of "What's Connected?"

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Local heroes to be honored at annual Hometown Heroes Celebration

Submitted 04-30-2014 under NEWS

This Thursday, May 1, the American Red Cross West Michigan Region will recognize the volunteerism and civic investment of Grand Rapids' most dedicated volunteers, organizations and community members. The annual Hometown Heroes Celebration will begins at 6 p.m. in DeVos Place's Steelcase Ballroom.

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Wealthy Theatre to host final Trip the Light performance

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NEWS

Dance in the Annex will perform its final Trip the Light show, "Kiss the Sky," at Wealthy Theatre on May 10.

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Granola Goddess to open shop on Plainfield

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NEWS

Molly Dawson, aka "Granola Goddess" is opening shop on Plainfield near the Beltline. The shop will serve as the new home of Daily De-lish.

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Townsend receives generous assistance following Rapidian article

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NEWS

A follow up with John Townsend reveals that he received some generous donations and discounted price on vehicle maintenance.

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WMEAC honors Mayor Heartwell with first Environmental Legacy Award

Submitted 04-28-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC's 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration honors Mayor George Heartwell and explores the past, present and future of West Michigan environmental advocacy.

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