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Cultivating A Sense of Place: Becoming a Forager & Land Steward

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The uncultivated spaces around us offer many different plants that can be used as wild foods and herbal preparations to keep us well, and spring is an excellent time to learn to forage.

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River Bank Run Runner: Katie Woodruff

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

When she not doing PR work, Katie Woodruff is training for the River Bank Run 25k

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River Bank Run Runner: Laurie Craft

Submitted 05-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local runner Laurie Craft is tuned up and ready for this weekend's 10k River Bank Run race.

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Fulton St. Farmer's Market opening day

Submitted 05-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Beautiful turnout, weather for farmers and marketgoers

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The evolution of Grand Rapids hip-hop

Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

a broad overview of the artists and places to see shows for GRR Hiphop

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Valentiger: The Speed of Culture

Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Matt Jarrells catches up with independent Grand Rapids band Valentiger in the wake of their release and tour in support of "Oh, To Know!"

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River Bank Run Runner: Shannon Cunningham

Submitted 05-03-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

A profile of 5/3 River Bank runner Shannon Cunningham

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2011 Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit a call to action as part of National Bike Month

Submitted 05-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids was nationally recognized and put on the map in the bicycling community. However, Tilma notes that the movement shouldn’t stop there. As the popularity for bicycle riding grows, the GGRBC

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O'Connor's Home Brew Supply to celebrate grand opening Saturday

Submitted 04-29-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Midtown's newest neighborhood shop is about to be officially, officially open for business and looking to initiate novices into the popular DIY hobby of home brewing

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Wild, weedy & edible: the infamous garlic mustard

Submitted 04-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Wild, Weedy & Edible: Garlic Mustard

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