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Fulton Street Cemetery - Part I: The history and design of a historic masterpeice

Submitted 08-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Nestled in the Midtown neighborhood, lying quietly behind a wall on Fulton Street is a great historic relic. The Fulton Street Cemetery is a park maintained by the city for people of all ages to come and enjoy a goldmine of history. The cemetery is...

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Wonderfully-full

Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a few suggestions to make your weekend wonderfully-...

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AUDIO - A glimpse into a boxing gym

Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This is a brief audio piece narrating typical activities in a boxing gym. It was taped at the Michigan Golden Gloves Association gym on Leonard by 131.

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Congressional candidate Paul Mayhue rallies against greed

Submitted 08-01-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Republicans outnumber Democrats 5-2 in this primary election but both parties have a choice to make on August 3. Running against lawyer and civic leader Pat Miles, Jr. is Grand Rapids resident Paul Mayhue. With far fewer resources than Miles, and...

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[MIDTOWN] Midtown resident harvests crops grown in his truck bed

Submitted 07-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On any sunny evening in Midtown, Eric Kehoe's truck is probably basking on the corner of Grand NE and Hawthorne NE. Arranged neatly in the bed are tomato plants, bell pepper plants, herbs, garlic and salad greens. Crops have been sprouting out of...

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Humane Passing: Hospice of Michigan Marks 30 Years of Service; "Ace of Cakes" Presenting Special Cake

Submitted 07-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Despite the fact that every person on earth will eventually die, Americans still have a long way to go to openly consider the subject of humane death. So suggests Dr. James B. Fahner, Chief Pediatric Oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and...

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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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