Grand Rapids

New owner of The Urban Mushroom expands grow rooms, becomes certified forager

Submitted 06-02-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The new owner of The Urban Mushroom, Mary Ann Faulkner, has expanded the business in under a year with her recent certification as a mushroom identification expert.

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Dutch Girl Brewery works to bring new feel to local beer scene

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

Grand Rapids resident Kelly Finchem, the owner of Dutch Girl Brewery, is hoping the brewery comes into its own as a neighborhood staple.

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Local First Street Party to celebrate local businesses for 12th year Saturday

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

The event, presented by Founders Brewing Company and including local music, local food and interactive family activities, will be outside Bistro Bella Vita from 3 p.m. to midnight.

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Plaster Creek becomes classroom for urban, rural middle schoolers

Submitted 06-02-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Plaster Creek Stewards is partnering with two middle schools to collect data in an upstream-downstream partnership to unite local students and study local watershed.

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Mayor answers questions on upcoming elections, more in June City Connection

Submitted 06-01-2015 under NONPROFITS

Monday night at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens on GRTV Channel 25 and livestreamed on The Rapidian.

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In Season: May 30, 2015

Submitted 05-29-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Catalyst Radio: EmbodyGR uses yoga events as community service opportunities

Submitted 05-29-2015 under NEWS

With a mission to help people “feel good, do better,” Embody GR turns yoga gatherings into social benefit events.

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Love Local? First Fridays: The Market is the Place for You!

Submitted 05-29-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Market is back with two First Fridays: The Market events on June 5th and August 7th, reinvented for summer with featured vendors and outdoor entertainment!

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