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Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

LaFontsee Gallery to exhibit new artwork "Out of the Polar Vortex"

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

LaFonstee Galleries on Lake Drive in Grand Rapids will showcase a new collection of artwork with artist reception on Friday.

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Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.

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Story Matters: Jaclyn Clark, Danielle Dunn share what they love about living on Fitzhugh

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jaclyn Clark and Danielle Dunn live in East Hills. They share what they love about living there: walkability, easy access to downtown and even dancing with their neighbors.

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Terra GR donates 488 meals through Cool Brews, Hot Eats

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

The donation will send food to people in need in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

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Catalyst Radio: Our Kitchen Table teaching gardening for food security

Submitted 02-28-2014 under NEWS

Beginning on March 8, Our Kitchen Table is holding classes focusing on gardening, food policy and food justice.

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What's On Tap: February 27-March 5

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Enjoy the end of Cool Brews, Hot Eats with Grand Rapids area microbrews.

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Triumph Music Academy passionate about people

Submitted 02-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

James Hughes and company are teaching much more than music composition and technique. The team empasizes the importance of community and collaboration.

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Jonny B'z plans to move across street into repurposed garage

Submitted 02-25-2014 under NEWS

Owner Bob Graham has purchased the dilapidated auto garage on Wealthy Street in East Hills with the intent to renovate and relocate the current operation.

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Lament for 'Kee-no-shay' Creek

Submitted 02-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Efforts are underway to restore the Plaster Creek watershed. Here's a look at the watershed a century ago and how decades of pollution and neglect have affected this precious natural resource.

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You don't know what you don't know: A trip to Jonny B'z Dogs and More

Submitted 02-24-2014 under OPINION

More than just a favorite hot dog joint, I recently discovered that Jonny B'z on Wealthy Street also serves brisket and pastrami, made in-house.

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