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River Bank Runner: Steve Schoon

Submitted 05-04-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The Fifth Third River Bank Run is less than a week away and most runners are tapering off their training and planning to "carb up" on Friday. Nervousness kicks in before a race and to that end, race organizers provide 110 porta-potties and 13.6...

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Urban Pharm helping to reverse tide of urban decay

Submitted 05-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

There are Grand Rapidians who want rental property kept to a minimum on their street because landlords could let their rental properties slip into an unacceptable condition. In fact, absentee landlords had a part in the decline of many...

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River Bank Runner: Al Kaczanowski

Submitted 05-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On May 8 at the Fifth Third River Bank Run there will be more than a few people who have run the race more than one time. According to race organizers, there will be 18 runners who have completed 32 consecutive races and all 18 are planning to run...

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The Local Beet Farmer Feature: Mud Lake Farm

Submitted 05-02-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Mud Lake Farm: Going Beyond SaladSituated in between the gentle, sloping hills of the quietude of Hudsonville's farmland - just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids' bustling downtown - is Mud Lake Farm. Mud Lake, a farm that has been in the Van Haitsma...

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An interview with Talib Kweli

Submitted 04-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 24, internationally renowned hiphop star Talib Kweli, came to the Intersection for his third show in a little more than five years. Opening acts featured local hip hop stalwarts Rick Chyme and La Famiglia, while Kweli featured his long-time...

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Running the River Bank: Melissa Janes

Submitted 04-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

People run the May 8, 5/3 River Bank Run for many reasons. Some run it to challenge themselves, others for for the companionship of other people, some people run it to win and others run it for a good cause. The race serves as a fund raiser for a...

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Here there and everywhere.

Submitted 04-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

  Hello Stay-cation-ers. You know how when you are planning a vacation and you spend a whole lot of time trying to figure out where to go, what to do, what sites to see and what the hottest sites to hit up are?… and of course you only have...

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Running the River Bank: Chad Engbers

Submitted 04-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On May 8, downtown Grand Rapids will be packed with anxious and ready runners and walkers for the Fifth Third River Bank Run.  In addition for the 20,000 plus particpants, there are some other items that will take up space along the course and...

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Elton John Holds Court at Van Andel

Submitted 04-28-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

It isn't every Saturday night that you get to see a living legend. Elton John captivated a sold out show at Van Andel arena Saturday, April 23 with empirical evidence that one man and his piano can mesmerize a crowd. The full house was just taking...

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Running the River Bank: Amy Price

Submitted 04-28-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The 33rd running of the Fifth Third River Bank Run is set for Saturday, May 8. It is estimated that nearly 20,000 people will line up and run one of three races or participate in a 5k (3.1 miles) community walk. The distances for the...

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