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Grand Rapids Farmers Markets 101

Submitted 07-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An introduction to farmers markets in general and a guide to the many farmers markets available in Grand Rapids.

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Happy birthday, Mr. Calder

Submitted 07-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[PHOTO ESSAY] Looking back on all the Calder images from our Flickr pool starts to show how much La Grande Vitesse has been a part of our history.

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Local artists come together to give back

Submitted 07-20-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Friends pull together to help an active community member battle cancer

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Network Neighborhood Bash celebrates LGBT community

Submitted 07-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[VIDEO] Local gay community of Grand Rapids rallies for support and celebration while promoting equality.

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Lovin' the hubbub over senior lipdub

Submitted 07-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Participants in word's first-ever all-senior lipdub relish newfound spotlight. Article highlights local, national, and international interest in their music video project.

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CityFlats Hotel: The First Guest Tells All

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

CityFlats, Grand Rapids' newest hotel welcomes its first guest

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Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Derrick Hollowell, artist, musician and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape him, either. Derrick talks about art,

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University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years

Submitted 07-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Residents and staff of Clark Retirement Community celebrated the world's first-ever senior center lipdub with a premiere screening on Monday, July 11.

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Grand Rapids community struggles to find peace, trying to find meaning in the Dantzler murders

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An evening vigil held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park brings the community together, but most are still unsure about how to cope with the loss

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Community healing: Words of gratitude and encouragement from Mayor Heartwell after the July 7th tragedy

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Mayor Heartwell applauds the efforts of the law enforcement, media, and citizens, and calls us as a community to pray for the victims and care for our neighbors.

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