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Story Matters: Lauren and Derek Sikkema reveal brewery favorites

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lauren and Derek Sikkema talk about the ways that Grand Rapids is changing and what they love about the local brew culture. They reveal how the food offered can sometimes dictate which of their favorites to visit.

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Story Matters: Chicago couple shares why they love Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lynne Hartzel and Antonio Gallegos talk about why they think of Grand Rapids as "little Chicago" and love spending time here.

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Story Matters: Jackie Freeman's appreciation for Belgian beers, local breweries

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jackie Freeman claims she's not a beer connoisseur, but then explains why she prefers Belgian beers, and Brewery Vivant, in the local brew culture world of West Michigan.

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Story Matters: Chris Avery experiences a whole new beer scene in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

Chris Avery remembers just two brands of beer when she was younger. Now, she says, the entrepreneurial spirit is creating an exciting way to experience her city.

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Catalyst Radio: Well House 19:1 fundraiser goes through end of year, plus concert Jan. 16

Submitted 12-20-2013 under NEWS

Well House remembers homeless who have died with a ceremony at new house at 632 Cass SE on Saturday, Dec. 21at 5 p.m.

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Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.

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We're all in this together

Submitted 12-17-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Making purchases hyper-locally keeps revenue within a neighborhood and perpetuates the vitality of the community.

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Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Sierra Cole, a fiber artists that creates wool hats and handbags as well as mixed media wall sculptures, is opening her doors to the community for the 11th year in a row. The show includes a dozen other local artists' work.

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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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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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