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Michigan Sober Social is building an alcohol free community across the state

By Shelley Irwin
Published May 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM EDT

Jacob Britton discusses why this matters in GR, known as Beer City.

Michigan Sober Social is a statewide nonprofit building fun, welcoming alcohol free community for adults. Jacob Britton discusses why this matters in GR, known as Beer City, representing a unique shift with a compelling local story.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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