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Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Maru Sushi to open in East Hills

Submitted 08-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Song, owner of Maru Sushi in Okemos, plans to go back to the basics and focus on quality food and the customer experience in the opening of his new location.

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Trillium Haven owners grow into restaurateurs, support local agriculture and economy

Submitted 07-26-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Trillium Haven co-owner Anja Mast discusses the farm to restaurant transition, the challenges faced along the way and the goals they hope to achieve.

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DITA continues pushing education, performance boundaries

Submitted 07-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

This summer, through new dance-on-camera pieces and extensive master classes, DITA (Dance in the Annex) continues to celebrate its mission: securing, promoting and enhancing contemporary dance in Grand Rapids by fostering an appreciation of dance through education and performance opportunities.

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One person can change the world

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

As a dedicated member of the I Believe I Become community, Minnie Dentmond has never missed a meeting. She started attending gatherings in the Central Zone, and is continuing to lend her wisdom as the East Zone joins the B2B movement.

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Catalyst Radio: East Hills neighborhood planning new Gay Day event

Submitted 07-13-2012 under NEWS

East Hills Council of Neighbors is putting on its first-ever Gay Day event Aug. 4 in Cherry Park, to celebrate the diversity of the community.

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New reporters explore media tools to express leadership in action

Submitted 07-12-2012 under OPINION

See, listen, visualize what 15 people think about leadership.

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BISSELL Blocktail Party grants announced: $163,650 shared by recipients

Submitted 07-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The numbers are in from the BISSELL Blocktail Party, and the money raised will be split up among 11 recipients.

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Baxter Community Center greenhouse cultivates healthier, friendlier community

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Baxter Community Center greenhouse was created to serve as an oasis in a food desert. Neighborhood residents on the SE side are being trained how to grow and cook healthy food right in their own back yards.

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Radix Tavern to focus on more than food

Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Radix Tavern, a new restaurant that will specialize in traditional Southern style cooking, will open in Eastown on the site of the former Queen’s Pub. The owner and executive chef plan on bringing both quality food and local sourcing into light.

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New Eastown eatery will serve up all local, all the time

Submitted 06-29-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Trillium Haven, a "farm-to-table" restaurant, opens July 7.

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