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ProperFit Clothing Company aims to make its mark on Grand Rapids fashion

Submitted 08-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Two Grand Rapids entrepreneurs have teamed up to create ProperFit Clothing Company in hopes of strengthening the fashion scene in Grand Rapids.

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"Hard Femme" art exhibit to examine gender issues

Submitted 08-07-2013 under NEWS

The upcoming exhibit at Con Artist Crew starting August 10 is designed to create dialogue about gender and includes work from local and international artists.

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the week of August 4 to 10, every a dollar from every pint purchased will be placed in the Tree Bank to purchase an official brewer’s grove within the city limits.

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Dueling pianos perform at Concerts in the Park

Submitted 07-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A story about the Concert Series at Lamar Park in Wyoming, Michigan.

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Artists Amanda Wieczorek and Taylor Cole Greenfield to host "Open Studio"

Submitted 07-24-2013 under OPINION

Local Artist says ‘farewell’ to Grand Rapids by hosting Open Studio.

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Your Chauffeur provides new way to arrive home safe

Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS

Located in a 12-mile radius of Downtown Grand Rapids, Your Chauffeur is licensed to drive you home in your car for a safe ride home with your car in your driveway the next morning.

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Vote for the best representation of Grand Rapids food culture in Grandwich competition

Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS

The annual sandwich competition returns for its third year in Grand Rapids Today to determine the sandwich that best represents our city.

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Serving the nonprofit that serves nonprofits

Submitted 07-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tera Qualls, founder of YNPN and project manager at the Johnson Center, talks about her passion for building and improving the nonprofit sector.

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Bullying

Submitted 07-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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Local professor to tell story of philanthropy in upcoming film

Submitted 07-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Salvatore Alaimo, full-time GVSU professor, spent the last five years filming a documentary that explores philanthropy and its role in society.

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