Local Life

An interview with congressional candidate Patrick Miles

Submitted 07-26-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The retiring of Vern Ehlers, who for 17 years held the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Michigan's 3rd District, leaves both republicans and democrats vying for votes. One of the democratic candidates is local lawyer and civic leader Pat Miles...

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in 1-2-3-4-5

Submitted 07-22-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This week we are throwing down the Top (1-2-3-4-5) five weekend essentials: 1. Recently got to check out the Kent County String Band and not only were they eye catching (gentlemanly dress each ‘n every one of ‘em) but they sounded fantastic...

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Formal Wear At the Beach A Great Summer Activity

Submitted 07-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Nothing says summer in Grand Rapids like getting out of town for a day and heading to the beach in Grand Haven, a mere 30 miles away. Five years ago, two locals had a different idea for going to the beach. Friends and 76 Coffee...

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Running Bares: Three Shoe-Free Runners

Submitted 07-19-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Taking up barefoot running is quite personal. The reasons people come to it are varied - people explore running barefoot to overcome injuries; others like the idea of improving their running style and form; others like the feel of their feet on the...

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Summer Full Out

Submitted 07-16-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The sun has unleashed its full summer fury which has been pretty awesome. The heat, the swelter, the humidity, isn’t it lovely? This is what we Michigander long for during each and every one of those knee knocking winter months! Here’s a cheers for...

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[EAST HILLS] House Show Report: Ribbons of Song releases new album, hangs out in garden

Submitted 07-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This article is the first in an occasional series of house show reports. House shows are pretty much exactly what they sound like, informal musical performances staged in and around people’s homes. From the caves to Victorian chambers and...

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Ka-Boom!

Submitted 07-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Fireworks, the Avenue for the Arts Market, 5 great arts shows (openings every day this weekend) two cd release parties, some underground scene and absolutely sultry summer weather Hells-yes! Does it get better then this folks!? Here is Word on...

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Feet on the Ground: The Basics of Barefoot Running

Submitted 07-08-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Running barefoot, in the competitive sense, isn't as new as some people might think. The movement is building among runners now, especially with minimalist foot covers, which make the sport easier on the feet. Ethiopian Abebe Bikila perhaps set the...

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