Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

Local history buff launches Tour GR, gains traction

Submitted 12-02-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapidian Jim Winslow is moving forward with his startup Tour GR by gleaning stories from the area's past, offering guided tours of historic landmarks.

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Mushrooms keep growing at The Urban Mushroom

Submitted 12-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mary Ann Faulkner, new owner of the local purveyor of the indoor-grown mushrooms, has expanded farmers market sales and keeps her focus on education and serving her customers.

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Uptown Holiday Shop Hop to kick off annual event

Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS

Shopping local is the theme for the annual Uptown Shop Hop and always draws a large crowd during the holiday season.

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In Season: November 29, 2014

Submitted 11-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

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

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Catalyst Radio: WMEAC working for environmental justice through IDEAL initiative

Submitted 11-26-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC’s aim with IDEAL is to broaden inclusion within the environmental movement that has historically had a more narrow reach.

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James Russell House to host community "leftovers" potluck

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

The public is invited to a potluck at the James Russell House the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Bring leftovers or another dish to pass.

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Lyon Street Cafe brings pourover coffee to Midtown

Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS

Kameel Chamelly and his daughter Alex Chamelly have brought Madcap coffee to the Midtown neighborhood, with much of the interior furnishings created from reclaimed lumber from the Grand Rapids area.

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