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Local venues offer variety of romantic Valentine's Day options

Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There are plenty of charming events to choose from this Valentine's Day.

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Urban market comes to Heartside

Submitted 02-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

After two years, plans for a year-round urban market are finally becoming a reality.

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Expand your mind downtown

Submitted 02-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Neon sculpture by Swiss-born artist Ugo Rondinone will light up Grand Rapids' downtown skyline through April.

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Can we keep buying local in the winter?

Submitted 01-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In winter months, sourcing local food becomes a little less straight-forward than stopping by your neighborhood farmers market. Where can we get our local fix?

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Something is killing young people in our community

Submitted 01-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An introduction to The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan's education program

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Exotic and Interesting: Orchid Show on display this weekend

Submitted 01-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Valley Orchid Society hosts its annual orchid show at the Gardens.

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Creston grad begins term on D.C.'s highest court

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Corinne Beckwith was appointed by President Obama to a 15-year term on the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals.

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Race for a Cure project makes Grand Rapids awesome

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

January's Awesome Foundation grant awarded to a cycling team that will race in support of people affected by cancer.

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Presentation aims to spread the word about plight of moon bears

Submitted 01-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Animals Asia volunteer to speak at Aquinas College

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Joel Salatin reflects on city life, kitchen time and the Grand Rapids chicken fight

Submitted 01-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Salatin, "America's most influential farmer," addresses Rapidian-specific questions about food and farming.

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