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Safety officials see increase in fireworks-related fires

Submitted 07-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

“The city of Grand Rapids has seen 1/10 of one inch of rain in the past 22 days,” says Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Salatka. “Since May 1 the Grand Rapids area has a four-inch deficit of rain compared to our local averages. These...

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #6- Casey Stratton Part 2

Submitted 07-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In this WMI podcast, we present the second half of the interview when we sat down with pop singer/songwriter Casey Stratton to talk about his career and his new album "The Calling of the Crows." Podcast includes excerpts from Casey...

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Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill delivers hotspot for Americana music

Submitted 07-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

June 24 marked the year anniversary of the day Ted Smith and Frank Lennon opened the doors of Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill for the first time. The building located at 760 Butterworth St on the southwest side of Grand Rapids provides customers with...

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Free Pie premiering at UICA, after party to follow

Submitted 07-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts will be hosting the premiere of local writer-director Caleb Slain’s short film “Free Pie” on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., followed by an after party catered by San Chez, with coffee by...

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Southwest GR residents hold Peace March in Roosevelt Park Neighborhood

Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On Tuesday, July 10, over 60 residents and friends of the Roosevelt Park neighborhood gathered for a peace march in response to recent incidents of gang related violence that have been occurring on the city's southwest side.   Participants...

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Potato Moon tells the story of a "Ghost"

Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

One of the most decorated bands in WYCE Jammie Awards history, Grand Rapids' Potato Moon went five years between releases, re-emerging in the summer of 2012 with The Ghost Sessions: June 2010 - March 2012. To discuss the new album, I met with...

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Priority Health of Michigan awarded accreditation for excellence

Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Priority Health was recognized with an excellent rating by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its commercial HMO/POS, Medicaid HMO, Medicare HMO/POS and Medicare PPO health plans. The plan is reviewed every three years by the...

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BISSELL Blocktail Party grants announced: $163,650 shared by recipients

Submitted 07-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A whole lot of dogs and cats, and those who care about their well being, are a whole lot happier today. Eleven animal welfare organizations in the Greater Grand Rapids area received word on their BISSELL Blocktail Grant applications, and the...

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Bar Divani offers weekly wine education

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Almost every Wednesday night, Bar Divani owner Rimple Nayyar hosts a wine social. The event is designed for those who wish to understand the complexities of wine appreciation.A reservation is required to participate and costs $15.“We have a...

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Baxter Community Center greenhouse cultivates healthier, friendlier community

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A recent Kent County Health Department food security assessment revealed that the Baxter neighborhood qualifies as a food desert. Though “food desert” might evoke Lawrence of Arabia-esque imagery of a lone figure traversing an ocean of...

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