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GR Makers, Mutually Human Software create space for hardware, software innovation

Submitted 08-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GR Makers and Mutually Human Software have teamed up to provide a coworking space for the tinkerers in hardware and the hackers in software to collaborate and encourage craftsmanship. Samuel Bowles, Mutually Human Software's Vice President...

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Shop Seasonally: melons come to market

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

With September quickly approaching, the produce at the market is getting sweeter. Several varieties of berries are coming into season, as well as musk and watermelons. Consider stopping by the market to pick up these seasonal sweets, learn how to...

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Event Coordinator balances hospitality, leadership for "24/7" job

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Behind those romantic scenes so many think consume the lives of wedding planners, people often overlook the ongoing tasks and details needed to make each wedding day perfect. Jamie Carnes, director of event management and design at RSVP events,...

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Woodbridge Dairy protects environment, practices principled farming

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Karin and John Uebbing first decided to change over their farm, Woodbridge Dairy in Byron Center, to certified organic  in 2004. The initial motivation, they say, was financial. “Originally the drive was money. When the money didn...

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Your story matters

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This Friday, August 23 at 6 p.m., while you're settling into your spot on the Ah Nab Awen lawn to watch Anchorman, you can tell your story at The Rapidian's Story Matters storytelling booth. We’re going to be experimenting with...

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Tell us your story

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Our personal stories are what make our families and communities what they are. That is why LINC is partnering with Amway to help capture the community voice with Project Story. Storytelling is an important tool to connect with people, understand...

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Foraging Grand Rapids: Purslane

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Note: This is the first article in a series that I will be writing about foraging in West Michigan.   I begin describing my foraging adventures in the city of Grand Rapids and its outer limits with purslane deliberately, because purslane only...

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Is there local food in your smoothie?

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week on The Local Feed we are talking to SIP Organic Juice Bar owner Jennifer Polman. Learn more about the fresh, local ingredients in their healthy juices and smoothies by clicking on the audio link. It is an extended interview.   Polman...

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New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"We're going to be the hub of creativity for the up and coming artists," asserts Miranda Krajniak, newly-appointed executive director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) at the corner of Fulton and Division. "There...

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100% Homegrown program at Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates 100% Farmer

Submitted 08-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Fulton Street Farmers Market “100% Homegrown” signs celebrate growing local, and the “100% farmer.” In 2010, Fulton Street Farmers Market director Melissa Harrington began an unique endeavor that would soon be copied by other...

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