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Local co-op seeks to bring full service grocery store to central Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiave explains their goals, how grocery co-ops work and look to increase membership.
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Dog training business to open in Baxter neighborhood
Booming dog training business, A Pleasant Dog, moves to the Baxter Neighborhood this summer, June, 2016.
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Bartertown works to build community through food with new programs, livable wages
New ownership of the plant-based restaurant leaves tipping model, adds program for feeding those in need.
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Local soccer player trains in neighborhood park, Kent Trails for chance at pros
Ernesto Pulido trains in Clemente Park in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood and runs on Kent Trails to prepare for tryouts in his parents' home country, Mexico.
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Local scholarship program grows for high school juniors, seniors
The WMS 2016 Scholarship Program is open to all high school juniors and seniors and not based on college major, GPA, or tests scores.
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The Salted Cupcake brings fresh cupcakes to Grand Rapids daily
With a focus on local ingredients, The Salted Cupcake creates a "uniquely delicious" cupcake menu that changes daily with input from customers.
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Winner of three Jammie Awards, Lady Ace Boogie, shares her journey to 'Feel Good Music'
The local rap artist Lady Ace Boogie closed out the show at the WYCE Jammies. She shares how love, hard work and toilets brought her to where she is now.
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Creston Business District to welcome first Brewery
With new-age ambiance and aromatic beers, Creston Brewing is committed to creating an inclusive and colorful space.
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Second annual River City Water Festival to celebrate Grand River
Hands-on activities and learning stations led by regional experts will celebrate and educate attendees about the Grand River and its watershed at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Saturday, March 12.
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Marching band documentary screening to support students in Grand Rapids
Kent County Commissioners are working to raise awareness of the music programs at Grand Rapids Pubic Schools by raising money for the Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation.
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