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Griffins, fans gear up for Great Skate Winterfest

Submitted 01-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Griffins and area hockey fans of all ages are gearing up to skate together at the city's biggest winter festival. On Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13, the Griffins will be hosting the 2013 Great Skate Winterfest as...

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American Kestrel falcon returned to natural habitat after care at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 01-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

I work in an industrialized section of southwest Grand Rapids that borders residential and businesses alike. Over the years, my coworkers and I have come upon an assortment of domestic and wild animals on the grounds of the business. A recent find,...

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West Michigan Indie harmonizes With Brena

Submitted 12-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In episode 25 of the WMI podcast, contributor Magda Przekadzinska and I met Brena’s Steffan and Sean Copenhaver at the Grand Woods Lounge.  We talked about their last CD “This Is The Sound,” their tour bus and World Of...

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New Eagle Scout emphasizes importance of seeking help

Submitted 12-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Scout Law says that, among other characteristics, a Scout is helpful. But speaking Thursday at his Eagle Court of Honor, Christopher Quiroz stressed that we all need help- and we shouldn't be afraid to ask for it. Standing in front of the U....

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West Michigan Indie catches up with Fly Paper

Submitted 12-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI editor James Quatrine and contributor Tony Maniscalco caught up with Kalamazoo based band Fly Paper at The Holiday Bar in Grand Rapids, MI.  Band members Micaela Kingslight, Ashley Ickes and Joe Chamberlin told us some stories from the road...

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West Michigan Indie Gets Down With King Crabapple

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episode, WMI editor James Quatrine roadied over to the Muxbunkr in beautiful Muskegan, MI to get down with King Crabapple and the the cool kids from Mux Rec. Will Jeannot, Mike Schertenlieb and Mike Olsen talked a little chess, marijuana,...

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Kids helping kids: The gift of music shared through The Crescendo Foundation

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Piano Cottage is filled with music! It’s where Jody Deems-McCargar teaches young people to love music, make music and expand their horizons as they grow, learn and develop their talents. She and husband, Wright McCargar, well-known local...

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The Rapidian partners with Calvin College's student newspaper

Submitted 12-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

  The feed for The Rapidian has been busier in recent weeks, thanks in part to a recently established partnership between The Rapidian and Chimes, Calvin College’s student newspaper. This partnership encourages Calvin...

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Local architect and urban designer works to reimagine Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Mark Miller is in the business of city building. And he and his associates at Nederveld, Inc. are hoping to continue reimagining the City of Grand Rapids. While working at Nederveld, Inc. as a senior architect and urban designer, he has worked on...

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The Bitter End Coffee House: Unique grounds

Submitted 12-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

"The environment stimulates thinking," says Grand Valley student, Jessica Pontow. "The ethereal atmosphere helps capture inspiration," agrees fellow student, Patrick Herta. Both Pontow and Herta note the unique setting of the...

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