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Connie's Cakes opens Eastown location

Submitted 02-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Crowds gather at grand opening of Connie's Cakes.

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West Michigan Indie gets the blues with Asamu Johnson

Submitted 01-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Asamu Johnson is "Keeping The Blues Alive" with WMI.

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Asheville beer reviewer tours Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 12-31-2012 under NEWS

Local beer reviewer Ben Darcie led Asheville beer reviewer Adam Reinke on a tour visiting microbreweries in and surrounding Grand Rapids for a day.

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Strawberry Heritage forever

Submitted 12-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

On November 3rd the GAAH Press Club went to the Lamp Light Music Festival; here they write about their experience.

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During annual Shop Hop, Eastown Antiques turns profit for hunger relief

Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Eastown Antiques used their biggest night of the year as a fundraiser for Feeding America West Michigan.

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Eating out Lebanese style

Submitted 12-12-2012 under OPINION

The warm and hospitable food "experience" of the vibrant Lebanese culture is reflected in John and Diane Aouad's restaurant, Osta's Lebanese Cuisine.

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Global Infusion owners open up about shop's origins and future

Submitted 12-05-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The ladies of Global Infusion discuss the business' principles, as well as its transformation and future.

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Eastown Antiques supports food bank during Shop Hop

Submitted 12-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

The beloved antique store will designate 10 percent of its proceeds for hunger relief.

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Fall sports season historic For Calvin College

Submitted 11-30-2012 under NEWS

This fall sports season, which ended November 17th, was a memorable one for Calvin. The Knights captured six of seven possible Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships outright in varsity sports, marking the first time any school accomplished this feat in the conference’s

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Three new businesses arrive in Eastown

Submitted 11-29-2012 under NEWS

Bookstores, boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and the post office hug the curbs along Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. Adding to the diversity of community and businesses along that stretch, new businesses will open Eastown by late November.

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