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The Reluctant Fundamentalist opens at UICA

Submitted 06-07-2013 under OPINION

The UICA is set to screen The Reluctant Fundamentalist for the next two weeks.

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Local first serves a winner

Submitted 06-06-2013 under OPINION

I'm still thinking about the many food offerings from the Local First street party.

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State of the Onion address: Markets, restaurants and learning opportunities grow

Submitted 06-06-2013 under OPINION

As the new Culinary Correspondent for The Rapidian, I begin by establishing a foundation on which I base my own opinions, business and interaction within the “food scene” of our community, whether it’s buying food, dining out, or exploring local food issues.

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Six degrees of local musician Dan Fisher

Submitted 06-05-2013 under OPINION

Seven Grand Rapids bands and hundreds of shows under his belt, Dan Fisher represents music, community and happiness.

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How to grow food successfully: it can't be that hard!

Submitted 06-04-2013 under OPINION

The trick to successful food gardening is simple, and Our Kitchen Table is ready to share it.

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Citizen journalists learn key interviewing skills through doing

Submitted 06-03-2013 under OPINION

We who report for The Rapidian may start out intimidated about interviewing. I interviewed fellow reporters Allison Arnold, Steven Davison and Jennifer Voss to compare notes on how to successfully interview our subjects.

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The Local Feed: Asparagus comes to local markets

Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about asparagus season in Michigan and how to use it in recipes.

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After nearly a decade Cabildo's party still going strong

Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids' Cabildo brings unique style of latin influenced music to a series of upcoming summer performances.

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Stoner Taco to provide unique offerings at Local First Street Party

Submitted 05-29-2013 under OPINION

BarFly Ventures talks about their foray into novelty cuisine: Stoner Taco will be featured as a food vendor at the Local First Street Party.

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Re:STATE transforms city block to better serve neighborhood needs

Submitted 05-23-2013 under OPINION

Urban advocates transformed State Street into a destination filled with useful public spaces, several local shops and various events.

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