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LA zip code, Michigan attitude: Sam Logan Khaleghi on filmmaking

Submitted 09-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Emmy-nominated Sam Logan Khaleghi may have an LA area code, but his attitude is “still very much Michigan.” Khaleghi spent his teen years in metro Detroit, but grew up previously in Kalamazoo. When asked how he made it from the mitten...

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Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire to arrive in Grandville

Submitted 09-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire is scheduled to begin Saturday, September 14 at Rivertown Sports in Grandville. The show is sanctioned by the American Ferret Association, and will follow AFA show rules and standards. Judging will begin at 9:30 a...

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The Local Feed talks to Michael Crittenden about Reel Food

Submitted 09-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

These past two weeks on WYCE’s The Local Feed, we spoke with Michael Crittenden, founding member and chief song writer of the band Troll for Trout. He is also the president and producer of The Mackinaw Harvest Music Group. His songs have been...

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Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Max Trierweiler and Chris Andrus have known each other since kindergarten. Both born and raised in Grand Rapids, the two started brewing beer together in a garage. They threw around the idea of owning a brewery as they got better, but it wasn't...

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East Hills public input session hosts first draft review

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

East Hills residents are encouraged to attend a public input session at the Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF) on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be the summation of two previous sessions. The first meeting focused on greenspace,...

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Monument and Veterans Memorial Park to receive facelift

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

“People are like, hey, well – this just happened overnight. Well, it didn’t happen overnight,” says Steve Faber of the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. “That park has been on the books for nearly a decade. It’s just...

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Tree Huggers grocery to close doors this Sunday

Submitted 09-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tree Huggers will close its doors this Sunday, September 8, culminating in a farewell party that starts at 6 p.m. The decision was announced on Facebook last week by owner Angela Topp. "This has been hands down the best...

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Capture your moments in progress for the new Picturesque gallery

Submitted 09-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

So much of our life is in progress. We grow gardens, build houses and high rises, make breakfast and create all kinds of finished products, from artwork to backyard forts for our kids. We even take nine months to grow those kids.  Right now in...

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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Downtown Market opened its doors this Labor Day weekend to a warm reception from Grand Rapids residents. “We’ve gotten really great reactions so far,” says Emily Davis, the Market Assistant and Event Coordinator Intern. “...

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Community Spotlight: Brian Beard

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

LINC knows that our communities are rich in one of the biggest assets there is—people. We know hundreds of people go above and beyond to make a difference, to help others. The LINC Neighborhood Engagement team is honored to work alongside...

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