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City High Middle School to host 7th annual Recycled Art Market

Submitted 11-03-2015 under NEWS

The art market will be held Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and showcase artists and crafters from all over Michigan.

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Placemaking gone digital: Local library assistant turns Eastown into video game

Submitted 11-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Local cartoonist and librarian Drew Damron celebrates and pokes fun at Grand Rapids scene in a video game released this past summer to entertain friends and grow local culture.

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Upscale taqueria expands love of local community in Heartside's newest addition

Submitted 11-03-2015 under NEWS

Mario Cascante, owner of the new Luna restaurant on Ionia, refuses to label ingredients as “local” on the menu. “We’re not trying to use it as a marketing ploy. We’re doing it because it’s the right thing.”

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Avenue for the Arts to celebrate emerging local artists in First Friday event

Submitted 11-03-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

November's First Friday event will showcase Kendall College students at Spiral Gallery on South Division.

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Hannah Rose Graves - "Love Shocked"

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Local blues/rock/soul singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares a new song with her band in Studio X live on 88.1fm WYCE.

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Hannah Rose Graves - "Blue Jay Blues"

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Local blues/rock/soul singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares a new song with her band in Studio X live on 88.1fm WYCE.

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Major Taylor Cycling aims to improve physical, social and emotional health of youth

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

A new after-school program helps kids get healthy while exploring their neighborhoods

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Mayor discusses Tuesday elections, other citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens on topics such as police complaints, Nov. 3 elections, and advice for mayor-elect Rosalynn Bliss.

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Democrats face off for Michigan House seat in special primary

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NEWS

Grand Rapids voters will choose between two Democratic candidates in a special primary on the Nov. 3 ballot. The winner will face the currently unopposed Republican candidate in the spring general election to fill a vacated Michigan House seat.

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GR area incumbents face opposition in Nov. 3 elections

Submitted 11-02-2015 under NEWS

Several officials in East Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Walker will fight for reelection on the Nov. 3.

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