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Local venues offer variety of romantic Valentine's Day options

Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The origins of Valentine's Day are unclear, but perhaps the most valiant tale is the one from third century Rome attesting that after Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers, he decided to outlaw marriage. A priest named...

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Urban market comes to Heartside

Submitted 02-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With all the publicity surrounding the Fulton Street Farmers Market (FSFM) renovations, it’s easy to overlook the fact that plans to create a $28 million indoor-outdoor urban market in Grand Rapids’ Heartside District have been quietly...

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Expand your mind downtown

Submitted 02-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids' skyline took on a new look, this month, with the installation of “Big Mind Sky” atop downtown’s Trade Center Building at 50 Louis Northwest. Installation of the neon sculpture by Swiss-born artist Ugo Rondinone...

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Can we keep buying local in the winter?

Submitted 01-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There are arguments for and against buying local produce, but whether or not you are an advocate, there is something deliciously visceral about a weekend farmers market. In the summer there are sights, smells and an infectious bustle that cannot...

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Something is killing young people in our community

Submitted 01-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Are you aware that suicide is the second leading cause of death among citizens age 15-24 in Kent County? I was hesitant about beginning this article with such sad information because I prefer to be positive and share information which is uplifting....

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Exotic and Interesting: Orchid Show on display this weekend

Submitted 01-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Just when you thought January could not be any more grey, cold or unpredictable, the Grand Valley Orchid Society and the Frederik Meijer Gardens offer up a bright breath of beauty with the 14th annual orchid show. The show is held in the Grand Room...

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Creston grad begins term on D.C.'s highest court

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Friday, February 3, will be a big day for long-time Heritage Hill residents Larry and Nancy Beckwith and their family. They will be in Washington D.C. to witness and celebrate the investiture of Larry's daughter, Corinne Beckwith, as an...

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Race for a Cure project makes Grand Rapids awesome

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There’s nothing awesome about cancer. Well, except maybe a bicycle racing team that supports local fitness programs for cancer patients. That’s how Brad MacKenzie sees it anyway. MacKenzie, 27, won January’s $1000 grant from the...

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Presentation aims to spread the word about plight of moon bears

Submitted 01-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Spreading the message about moon bears' suffering is making a difference. In Grand Rapids, Melissa Malinowski is doing her part to get out the word. Malinowski is the chair of the West Michigan Animals Asia volunteer group. She will be giving a...

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Joel Salatin reflects on city life, kitchen time and the Grand Rapids chicken fight

Submitted 01-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

While Joel Salatin was in town for a presentation at Calvin College's January Series, he also stopped in to Nourish Organic Market for a booksigning event for his new book Folks, This Ain't Normal and various other books that he has...

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