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Taqueria Tacos El Cuñado serves authentic Mexican food, plans expansion

Submitted 03-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local taco restaurant in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood serves authentic Mexican fare including a wide array of specialty meats and fresh made toppings.

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WMI sits down with the awesome Kate Nash

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI and The Crane Wives hang out with British singer/songwriter Kate Nash.

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Activists perform in That Takes Ovaries! this weekend

Submitted 03-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

GVSU Women's Center presents second annual performance of That Takes Ovaries! this weekend

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Ski racing grrl Emma Starner to compete in NASTAR Nationals

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Emma Starner, a 7 year old Grand Rapidian will be competing in NASTAR ski racing in Aspen/Snowmass this week.

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Cub reporters visit Big Sid's Cat Sanctuary

Submitted 03-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Cub Reporters Press Club visited Big Sid's Sanctuary and got the chance to work on their interviewing skills, learn about an animal outreach organization, and play with cats.

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Bartertown builds success on vegan offerings, local food, cooperative management

Submitted 03-18-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Bartertown Diner's collective management style and advocacy of vegan and vegetarian cuisine provides an interesting look at the restaurant business.

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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.

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Urban Herd fights hunger

Submitted 03-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

On Monday, March 11, Gazelle Sports and Trillium Haven held a 5K to raise money for Feeding America West Michigan.

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Amore treats local food group to expansive tasting menu

Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The EatGR group visited Amore Trattoria Italiana and was treated to a wide variety of examples of their award-winning Italian fare.

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National Book Award winner Jaimy Gordon to visit Aquinas College

Submitted 03-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series welcomes National Book Award Winner Jaimy Gordon to campus on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

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