Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Story Matters: Jessica Blair compares life at Degage to her home in Heritage Hill

Submitted 07-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jessica Blair, a GRCC culinary student, was homeless for the first months in our city. She describes life in her first neighborhood on Division Avenue and life now, in an apartment in Heritage Hill.

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Story Matters: Grand Rapids community leaders remember Peter Wege

Submitted 07-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

We recall the stories of Peter Wege: his impact, his approach, his expansive generosity and ability to bring us together in the ways he lived his life and shared his gifts.

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Restaurant owner works to honor mother's legacy

Submitted 07-10-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A year after restaurateur Marie Catrib passed away, her son Fouad Catrib is making sure the business she left behind continues to thrive.

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What's on Tap: July 10-16

Submitted 07-10-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Soak in summer with pours from your favorite local brewers.

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Pleasant surprise result of years of neighborhood action

Submitted 07-08-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

The creation of Pleasant Park took years of effort from a variety of concerned citizens and organizations. What resulted was more than a place, but the building up of community.

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Schuler Books to host author discussion with The Minimalists

Submitted 07-03-2014 under OPINION

Doing more with less for a meaningful life: The Minimalists to explain how.

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What's on Tap: July 3-9

Submitted 07-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Celebrate your independence with an ice cold pour from your favorite local brewpub.

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Pet ownership limit law proposes wrong answer

Submitted 07-03-2014 under OPINION

Grand Rapids would be better served to pass a comprehensive set of animal care and control regulations that would give animal control officers and law enforcement the tools necessary to appropriately prosecute those that fail to provide proper care for the animals in their possession.

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