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My selfish reasons for taking the Eat Local Challenge

Submitted 08-23-2012 under VOICES

How I plan to use the Eat Local Challenge to save money while supporting the local economy and community.

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Do you sushi?

Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION

My first experience eating sushi was at XO Asian Cuisine-and I wasn't sure what to expect.

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Veggie Van brings fresh local produce to the NE side of town

Submitted 08-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The YMCA mobile farmers market, otherwise known as the Veggie Van, now providing access to affordable, healthy produce at Pilgrim Manor.

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In the midst of Restaurant Week, Wealthy Street eatery gives back

Submitted 08-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

Brick Road Pizza donates 15 percent of sales to Feeding America West Michigan, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 5-9 p.m.

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Polish festival returning to Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Polish Harvest Festival will once again be occurring at Rosa Parks Circle this year, running from Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.

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Greek Festival gives city a taste of Greece

Submitted 08-20-2012 under NEWS

Orthodox church brings Greek food, wine and dancing in late August.

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Grandwich 2012: The final judgement

Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION

I was one of the judges for the final judging of Grandwich 2012. This article gives my reflections, including a video analysis with a special "day after" epilogue.

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Learning how to cook healthy, local with Grand Rapids Cooking School

Submitted 08-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Attendees of the class learned how to make a delicious three course meal from scratch using local food. The class is a low stress atmosphere where participants can get their hands dirty making the dishes at Uptown Kitchen.

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Steeplefest to take over Stocking and Fifth this Saturday

Submitted 08-17-2012 under NEWS

Steeplefest is a free family friendly event hosted by Steepletown Neighborhood Services, and gives a chance for visitors to eat and dance in the middle of Stocking Ave.

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Kids Food Basket expands its efforts

Submitted 08-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kids Food Basket, a nonprofit for over 10 years in Grand Rapids, expands to ensure lunch is not the last meal of the day for children in Muskegon County.

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