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Six tips to protect holiday packages

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With the holiday season just around the corner, many Michiganders are gearing up for a busy season of online shopping.
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Still deciding where to wrap up 2024?

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Craving a magical getaway, a night to remember, champagne toasts, or cozy moments wrapped in winter charm? We have ideas!
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Weekend Guide: Celebrate the Season in Style

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Looking for a way to dive into the holiday spirit this weekend? Grand Rapids and the surrounding area are brimming with festive events that promise joy, laughter, and memorable experiences.
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Santa Paws to the Rescue

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The Humane Society of West Michigan is kicking off the holiday season with a series of events and fundraising campaigns aimed at finding loving homes for shelter pets
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A new jewel on the West Side

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A historic family-owned business in Grand Rapids has completed a major transformation.
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A Culinary Trifecta

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Mama Mia’s neon sign for pizza and subs gets a nice piece of real estate space on the wall in newly-named Mia’s Village Eats in Spring Lake.
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Sip while you shop!

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Looking to avoid the chaos of holiday shopping? Snug Harbor has a plan to help with a festive solution.
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Salvation Army unveils renovated thrift store

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The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Adult Rehabilitation Center will celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Main Thrift Store.
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Experience rink-side tacos & tequila

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Located inside the Trinity Health/LC Walker Arena, home of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Rad Dads Tacos & Tequila offers a surprising fusion of casual dining and sports culture.
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Easy Asiago-Rosemary Bread

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That leftover can of beer that's been hanging out in your fridge since Thanksgiving? It’s time to put it to good use.
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Let’s Talk Shops!

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Whether you’re in town for a convention or visiting family, or you’re a local looking for fresh ideas, this directory is for you.
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Weather Disrupts Events, Postponements Announced

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Inclement weather sweeping through the region on Wednesday evening has led to a series of closures and schedule changes in Grand Rapids and Kentwood.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE

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FOOD + DRINK

Experience rink-side tacos & tequila

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Located inside the Trinity Health/LC Walker Arena, home of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Rad Dads Tacos & Tequila offers a surprising fusion of casual dining and sports culture.
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A Cross-Cultural Fusion Fiesta!

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To understand Peruvian cuisine — and its culture — consider the potato. 
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Sangria: A Festive Use of Cranberries

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There's something to be said about holiday food and drinks. Filling, flavorful, and most importantly, food and drinks bring people together
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A Foodie Oasis in Douglas

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The moment I entered J Paul’s Dining Room in Douglas, I was instantly transported into a foodie oasis—a culinary escape that left me feeling relaxed, inspired, and completely satisfied.
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PEOPLE + PLACES

The Mayor Who Moved the City Forward

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When Mayor Rosalynn Bliss says she is “active with a lot of groups,” she means it.
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Breaking Boundaries

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Carla C. Ohse’s ability to craft compelling, descriptive stories across a wide range of topics and settings positions her as one of West Michigan’s prolific and distinguished storytellers.
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A Big Move!

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Grand Rapids’ northeast side has been home to Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen since 2012 when the first location opened at 2869 Knapp St.
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In Harmony with a Legacy

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Grand Rapids' St. Cecilia Music Center stands as a testament to the vision of a pioneering group of women who, 141 years ago, established an institution dedicated to enriching the city’s cultural landscape through music.
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LOOK + FEEL

Custom Threads: Buying a New Suit!

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There comes a time in every young man’s life when he needs a nice-looking suit.
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Sun-grown cannabis; the way nature intended

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Since the "Marihuana Tax Act of 1937" the cultivation of cannabis, a centuries-old herbal remedy, has been relegated to back rooms and basements, forced to thrive under grow lights in hush- hush locations.
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Small Wonder: Exploring ‘East’ at Christmastime

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Did you know that East Grand Rapids has its own mayor?
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New healthcare facility to open in Lowell

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Care Resources, a vital community program dedicated to promoting healthy and independent living for individuals aged 55 and older, is celebrating the construction of a new $7.1 million facility in Lowell.
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ENTERTAINMENT

Still deciding where to wrap up 2024?

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Craving a magical getaway, a night to remember, champagne toasts, or cozy moments wrapped in winter charm? We have ideas!
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Weekend Guide: Celebrate the Season in Style

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Looking for a way to dive into the holiday spirit this weekend? Grand Rapids and the surrounding area are brimming with festive events that promise joy, laughter, and memorable experiences.
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Critter Barn’s Live Nativity Scene Celebrates 25 Years

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The Critter Barn in Zeeland is gearing up for a spectacular holiday season as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of its beloved live nativity scene.
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Your West Michigan Weekend Guide: Nov. 21-23

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From hilarious comedy to beloved holiday classics and stunning dance performances, this weekend in West Michigan promises a lineup packed with live entertainment.
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Discover the Best of Senior Care – 2024

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Grand Rapids Magazine’s annual Best of Senior Care list, your guide to West Michigan’s finest senior living options.
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