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Red Cross to host World Refugee Day Arts and Food Festival

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

Red Cross will host the fourth World Refugee Day Arts and Food Festival.

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Eve to host Sundress Social for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

Eve to host Sundress Social, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Founders Fest expands lineup, adds second stage

Submitted 06-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With an increased budget for two stages, more bands than ever and additional space for artist booths, Founders Fest 2012 seeks to have its biggest year in its five year existence.

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Food beat discusses food reviews over Silver Spork dinner

Submitted 06-22-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian food beat reporters met Tuesday night and discussed upcoming food reviews and activities. Silver Spork owner Molly Clauhs sat down with us to talk about her food truck.

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Glance at the Past - Once Upon A Time

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NONPROFITS

Early hotels called their guests to meals with loud bells, and saloons served free lunches, heavy on the seasoning, to keep their customers thirsty.

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A Watershed Moment: Catherine's Health Center and the journey to LEED certification

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NEWS

On this week’s episode of "A Watershed Moment" we hear from Janet Zahn, Development Director at Catherine’s Health Center, on her organization’s sustainably-built clinic.

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Hope Anita Smith visits GAAH Press Club

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club spent a morning talking to award winning poet Hope Anita Smith and wrote about their experience meeting her.

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Stella's burger gets national nod from GQ Magazine

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NEWS

Stella's Lounge was awarded "Best Burger in America" by GQ Magazine.

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We Got This: Cabin Time artists talk about their roaming residency

Submitted 06-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In episode one of of We Got This, an online audio series showcasing local DIY projects and the people behind them, we talk to the local artists behind Cabin Time.

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Thousands gather to support diversity at 2012 West Michigan Pride Festival

Submitted 06-20-2012 under NEWS

Families, friends, couples, local organizations and many more gathered at Comstock Riverside Park on Saturday to show their support for the LGBTQ community.

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