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Parliament the Boutique offers handcrafted leather goods, fiber classes on South Division

Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS

Elyse Marie Welcher is committed to local artisanship on Division Avenue. Her store features handmade to order leather goods and organic hemp materials.

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Grand Rapids filmmaker returns home for Pride weekend

Submitted 06-24-2013 under NEWS

Wendy Jo Carlton came to Grand Rapids to participate in the Parade of Pride and promote her new web series.

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"Lost and Found:" curious green artist makes art from trash

Submitted 06-24-2013 under NEWS

Tia Wierenga, a graduate from Calvin College, is having her show ART/WORK on display in (106) Gallery until June 28.

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Catalyst Radio: Well House removing barriers for providing housing

Submitted 06-21-2013 under NEWS

Well House focuses on meeting people “wherever they are in their lives” to provide housing.

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Local woman running ultra-distance for charity

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids' Pamela Mooty is raising money for a local nonprofit's youth outreach programs.

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Madcap Coffee Company launches Zero Waste program

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NEWS

Madcap is working with two Grand Rapids businesses to ensure a more environmentally-friendly disposal of its material waste.

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GRPL kicks off Summer Reading Challenge with construction trucks

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS

A brief story about GRPL's summer reading challenge kick off event

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Listen to the Mitten and local record store join to showcase local bands

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS

Bisou Booking and Listen to the Mitten, a web-based music magazine that focuses on Michigan-based musicians, will be hosting four bands at Corner Record Shop in Grandville.

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Parking meters to get a raise

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

The Parking Commission has voted to increase rates of on-street parking meters while rates in downtown ramps will stay the same.

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Clean up Eastown

Submitted 06-17-2013 under NEWS

Eastown Business District needs volunteers to help spruce things up on Friday afternoon before their big event, Bizarre Bazaar.

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