Local Life

The Network helps nongender conformists own their gender

Submitted 02-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Network, an LGBTQA resource center in Grand Rapids, is working to provide a safe space support group for people who live full-time in a gender other to the one assigned to them at birth.

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What's On Tap: February 6-12

Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Check out what your favorite taprooms are pouring this weekend.

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Local shelters strive to curb trend of child homelessness in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mel Trotter, Family Promise and other organizations are working to house a growing number of homeless children despite limited shelter space.

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Winter market makes eating local easy year round

Submitted 02-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about the winter farmers market.

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West Side barbecue works to provide comfortable atmosphere, comfort food

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Louie's Bar and Rocket Lounge looks to become Grand Rapids' barbecue staple while encouraging community input for the future.

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GR Makers help entrepreneur make idea reality

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids group GR Makers collaborated with entrepreneur Sergio Troiani to create the first all-aluminum iPhone case that doesn't negatively affect the phone's reception.

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Nourish Organic Market introduces paleo subscription with The Paleo Talks

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Now, Grand Rapidians who eat paleo-style will soon have a subscription option thanks to Nourish Organic Market.

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Downtown Market offers programs to supply low-income peope with food, business skills

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Downtown Market is offering a variety of free initiatives designed to benefit low-income residents of the Heartside neighborhood, including distributing bus passes and vouchers for vendor produce.

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