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Winter market makes eating local easy year round

Submitted 02-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Last week on WYCE’s The Local Feed, we talked about the winter farmers market. That’s right, get fresh Michigan vegetables, greens, apples, meat, cheese, milk and eggs over the winter! Listen to the link above. The Fulton St. Farmers...

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West Side barbecue works to provide comfortable atmosphere, comfort food

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

At Louie’s Bar and Rocket Lounge Barbecue, pigs can fly. At least, one pig can. The restaurant’s mascot, a grinning cartoon porker that adorns the restaurant’s window at 608 Bridge St., is airborne thanks to an “ACME hog...

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GR Makers help entrepreneur make idea reality

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Local group GR Makers has teamed up with entrepreneur Sergio Troiani to create the first ever all-aluminum iPhone case that doesn't negatively affect reception. The device is called the Kloqe, pronounced like cloak, and is now in the middle of a...

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Nourish Organic Market introduces paleo subscription with The Paleo Talks

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Paleo is on the rise in West Michigan. Many businesses are now working to make following the paleo diet easier (for example, Nourish Organic Market, farmers markets and the West Michigan Online Co-op.) There is a group called the Grand Rapids Paleo/...

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Downtown Market offers programs to supply low-income peope with food, business skills

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

“We’re part of the Heartside neighborhood and we consider ourselves part of the neighborhood,” says Mimi Fritz, president of the Downtown Market. “If we’re needed for something we’re here. We want to make sure we...

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What's On Tap: January 30-February 5

Submitted 01-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.’s Brewery Blondie, golden ale Crimson King, amber ale Full On IPA, India pale ale Pale, pale ale Peanut Butter Porter, specialty porter Robert The Barrel, bourbon barrel ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Spooky Action, way...

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Acton on Tap event to provide forum to discuss threats to religious liberty

Submitted 01-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Thus states the First Amendment.  But is religious liberty in the U.S. being eroded? That question will be discussed...

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TEDxGrandRapids to kick off launch party Tuesday

Submitted 01-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On Tuesday, February 4, TEDxGrandRapids will be hosting its 2014 launch party. The launch party is from 6-8 p.m. at the Woodbridge North Ferris building, located at Kendall College of Art and Design. This year's theme for the day-long event will...

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Plans for a locally-sourced, largely gluten-free menu have been building for Osteria Rossa. The restaurant, situated on Monument Park at the central corners of the city on Fulton and Division, will showcase rustic Italian fare. Each month will focus...

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TEDx Grand Rapids kicks off launch party tuesday

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On Tuesday, February 4, TEDx Grand Rapids will be hosting its 2014 launch party. The launch party is from 6-8 p.m. at the Woodbridge North Ferris building, located at Kendell College of Art and Design. The theme of TEDx GR 2014 will be announced. It...

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