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Wednesday night open hours at farmers market showcases local music, food

Submitted 06-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about the Fulton Street Farmers Market

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Granola Goddess finds new home on Plainfield Avenue

Submitted 05-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A new granola store opens tomorrow on Plainfield Avenue, featuring premade granola as well as ingredients to make your own, coffee, gift baskets, and other unique gifts.

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Red Cross Tornado App keeps GR residents ready for storm season

Submitted 05-16-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Smartphone tornado early warning app from the American Red Cross give families the tools to be prepared.

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Local beat-maker aims to use Grand Rapids to the fullest

Submitted 05-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Shane "SuGR Shane" Sloan works to successfully utilize Grand Rapids by taking a local approach to his work as a music producer and beat-maker.

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SpeakEZ Lounge to host Night Out

Submitted 05-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Join us on Thursday, May 8, as SpeakEZ Lounge generously helps us raise funds to keep The Rapidian available to our community. 15% of your food purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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What's On Tap: May 1-6

Submitted 05-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Fresh, spring brews calling your name? See what your favorite local pub is pouring this weekend.

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Almost homeless

Submitted 04-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

In the month of May 2013, I found myself without the means to rent an apartment. What followed was a series of lessons on generosity, the power of friendship and minimalism.

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Stockbridge Boiler Room works to bring community together with Love Feast

Submitted 04-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Every Wednesday, the Stockbridge Boiler Room hosts an evening of food and open mic open to all called Love Feast.

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Roberta F. King shares story of son's life in "He Plays a Harp"

Submitted 04-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

After four years of work, Roberta F. King's memoir, "He Plays a Harp" will be released May 11. The memoir focuses on her son, Noah, and themes of life, death, disability, grief and moving on.

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Custer to focus on building creativity on northwest side Habitat for Humanity house

Submitted 04-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This May, Custer will send 50 volunteers to help Habitat for Humanity build a house on the Northwest Side.

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