Grand Rapids

CMC welcomes SiTE:LAB co-founder Tom Clinton as new Executive Director

Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tom Clinton has accepted a new role as the Executive Director of the Community Media Center. Clinton brings multiple strengths from past roles into his leadership of local community media.

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Orientation available for families interested in foster care, adoption

Submitted 04-09-2014 under NEWS

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's orientation happens on the second Monday of every month to educate families on what it takes to adopt or foster a child.

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Changes in motion: how running transformed me

Submitted 04-09-2014 under VOICES

When I began my training for the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, I expected to change physically. I never expected it to change who I am.

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Feeding America West Michigan distributes 400 millionth pound of food

Submitted 04-09-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids-area food bank passes a milestone in West Michigan hunger relief.

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Furniture City Creamery to open doors in East Hills neighborhood in May

Submitted 04-08-2014 under NEWS

This summer a new ice cream shop will open on Cherry Street in East Hills.

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Mobile farmers market spreads access to locally grown food

Submitted 04-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The YMCA's Veggie Van travels throughout Grand Rapids Monday through Friday and sets up at a number of locations for people who have limited access to fresh produce.

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Locally grown gourmet mushrooms on the way to consumers, restaurants

Submitted 04-08-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Urban Mushroom is growing a hobby into a full offering of gourmet mushrooms through their CSA program and the farmers market. They also have sights set on creative non-edible uses for the magical mycelium.

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Ransom Towers resident lends helping hand

Submitted 04-08-2014 under NEWS

John Townsend has been providing transportation for his neighbors to vital doctor's visits, pharmacy trips and to the grocery store. Now he needs a little help to continue helping others.

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