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Film "Space for Rent" portrays skateboarding as an urban art form

Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS

Local filmmaker Jeremy Knickerbocker presents to viewers a new way of looking at skateboarding in his documentary.

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Country Winds Farm houses happy goats, milk that heals

Submitted 11-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After owner-farmer Mary Windemuller was diagnosed with cancer, she maintains drinking pastured goat milk helped cure her disease. Now Country Winds Farm makes their healing goat milk and other products available at the farm and The Downtown Market.

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Community engagement: Empowering our citizens, encouraging local involvement

Submitted 11-22-2013 under OPINION

I've brought my passion for community and my drive for making an impact into my new role as The Rapidian's Community Engagement Specialist.

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Grand Rapids environmental advocates join fellow lobbyists against Kellogg's Corporation

Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS

Local environmental advocates, businesses, community organizations and universities join with others from across Michigan to lobby against Kellogg's Corporation’s partnership with Wilmar International

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Don't be afraid to be different

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

LeMarr shares his challenge to his peers.

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Local History: North Park Bridge

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Read about the North Park bridge and where it is now. Chances are you didn't even know you've walked on it lately.

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Vegan holiday cooking class to instill community, health, fun

Submitted 11-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Thought Design Learning Studio adds variety to the typical Thanksgiving or Christmas dishes with their new culinary course on November 23.

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What's On Tap: November 21-27

Submitted 11-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week: try some new brews, listen to some good music and learn about the malting process.

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HopCat hype proves true on most counts

Submitted 11-20-2013 under OPINION

I've visited the world-famous brewpub on a number of occasions and have generally been satisfied with my experience. This time I visited HopCat with a critical tongue, questioning the build-up surrounding the beer, the ambiance... and the Crack Fries.

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The Local Feed on eating vegan in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-19-2013 under OPINION

Vegan Grand Rapids takes over the Local Feed for the month of November.

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