Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Elizabeth Stoddard of Fair Housing educates to end discrimination

Submitted 07-01-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Elizabeth Stoddard talks about passion, hometown pride and the biggest obstacles Fair Housing has to tackle.

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What's on Tap: June 26-29

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Tired of the rain pouring? Head to your favorite brewpub to see what they're pouring instead.

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GVSU Student Seeks to Raise $39,000 for Kids Over Summer Break

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Megan Cloutier launches campaign to raise funds for KIDS HOPE USA, a mentoring organization with 71 programs in Kent County.

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Elk Brewing envisions future as go-to neighborhood brewpub

Submitted 06-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Karns is the owner and brewmaster of newly opened Elk Brewing. He talks about his hopes for the brewery and doing what he loves: brewing beer.

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Citizen foresters cultivate young trees, new skills at Martin Luther King Park

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 17 Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, a local nonprofit, engaged local community in forestry training. It's a part of their Urban Forest Project, an initiative partnered by the city of Grand Rapids.

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Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eastown will celebrate local art and businesses at their annual Bizarre Bazaar event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday on Wealthy Street.

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