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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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Grand Rapids Public Libraries' pre-reading programs: Getting them started young

Submitted 04-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Public Libraries have their pre-reading series aimed starting children out young, including babies, with language development.

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Yesterdog: A photo essay

Submitted 04-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

A photo essay and description of the graffiti found in Yesterdog.

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River Bank Run Runner: Joselyn Vaughn

Submitted 04-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

First article in a series about people running the 5/3 River Bank Run on May 14, 2011

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GR Gets Bike Friendly

Submitted 04-20-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Josh Leffingwell and Tyler Doornbos have launched GR Bike Friendly, a bike lifestyle company looking to foster GR's bike community.

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SMart Multimedia Art Festival explores "virtual authenticity"

Submitted 04-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

SMart festival shares multimedia art with the Grand Rapids Community.

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Family Hope Foundation provides relief for Grand Rapids families

Submitted 04-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article features Keagan, a 4 year-old boy living with physical disabilities who received a therapy grant from Family Hope Foundation in Grand Rapids.

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Running the RIver Bank

Submitted 04-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

34th Annual River Bank Run to be held Saturday, May 14th. This article gives specific details for the event as well as reasons why Rapidians should attend, whether running or cheering from the side.

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