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Propaganda Doughnuts opens for business

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

After a longer than anticipated wait, Propaganda Doughnuts finally opens doors to offer classic French patisserie doughnuts on South Division.

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Pussycat Beer Guild represents women who like beer

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

Pussycat Beer Guild organizes social for women and men on the first Tuesday every other month.

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GoSite Inclusion Committee working to represent area sectors

Submitted 12-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The GoSite information sharing space will shine a light on the diverse communities, groups, and activities across the metro Grand Rapids area, with help from the many dedicated people already working everyday to build them.

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Beauty lies in the eye

Submitted 12-27-2013 under OPINION

This is a review of the 'Beholder' photographic book created and released by Gaspard Gallery. The book features photography by Chris Cox, words by Jacob Bullard, and design by Ben Biondo.

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GVSU signs lease at Downtown Market

Submitted 12-23-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Downtown Market welcomes Grand Valley State University as their newest tenant.

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What I learned attending GRPD Citizen Police Academy 2013

Submitted 12-18-2013 under VOICES

I spent 10 weeks exploring the GRPD with officers. They let us ride in their cruisers, play with explosives, and attacked us with their canine unit. I gained a deeper understanding of the Grand Rapids community by mingling with both officers and citizens.

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Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.

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Start Garden to host update forum, presenters to answer investor questions

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Investors and the community at large will get a chance to hear entrepreneurs talk about where they're at and where they're going.

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Greensky Bluegrass to throw New Year's Eve party at The Intersection

Submitted 12-17-2013 under OPINION

Kalamazoo's Greensky Bluegrass set to bring their unique blend of bluegrass, roots rock, and jam to the Intersection New Years Eve at 8 p.m.

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Story Matters: Sheila Garner watches downtown reactions change

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Sheila Garner talks about what she loves about working downtown and what she's heard from visitors to GRAM gift shop where she works. She talks about how ArtPrize visitor responses have changed over the years.

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