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Grand Rapids brothers create local social app to strengthen community

Submitted 11-02-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The founders of Grand Rapids social app Yote share details on projects including artificial intelligence pairing, an opening cafe lounge, and more.

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Ways to engage with Asian American culture in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-02-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The best ways to explore the customs, traditions and foods of the Asian American cultures within Grand Rapids.

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Journalism in the age of ArtPrize

Submitted 11-01-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids journalist describes the challenges of journalism during the busiest time of the year.

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Creston Vibes: Not your average open mic night

Submitted 10-26-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Creston Vibes, an open mic night at Creston Brewery, is unlike anything else. Held twice a month, each session follows a different theme. From comedy to heartbreaks and hangovers, the energy controls the session.

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Seven things to do this fall in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-25-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids is full of possibility this fall with things to do for everyone. From fall color tours to pumpkin donuts, anyone can take advantage of the beauty that fall brings.

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International film festival Thriller! Chiller! brings independent action, sci-fi, horror and more to Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-23-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

If you've been looking for new films to give you a fright this Halloween then the Thriller! Chiller! Film Fest is just what you need!

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WYCE celebrates programmers: Deisy Madrigal

Submitted 10-19-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!

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WYCE celebrates programmers: Nancy Gallardo "Nanc"

Submitted 10-18-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!

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WYCE celebrates programmers: Jennifer WolfSchwallie ("JWo")

Submitted 10-17-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!

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'Wild Sweet Love' to usher in Sofranko-Era at Grand Rapids Ballet

Submitted 10-16-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Ballet’s season opening program, the first under new artistic director James Sofranko, has audience-pleaser written all over it.

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