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by (benwilkoliver)
Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Whether it’s organizing a block party, planting trees in your neighborhood or placing a bench in front of a bus stop, placemaking can be easy. We hope it can all intersect right here on The Rapidian with Place Matters. This page is your place...Urban Herd fights hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
Wind and spitting rain didn’t stop more than 100 green-clad runners from showing up for the Brooks Urban Herd Pub Run at Trillium Haven Restaurant on Monday evening. The 5K fun run, organized by Gazelle Sports, wound its way through Eastown...Michigan loses core of apple crop
by (forcekr)
Submitted 11-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The leaves change color, fall from their branches and swirl toward the now bare ground. Cold winds blow across the West Michigan area warning residents that it is another Michigan fall which means two things: beautiful scenery and trips to the...Is your favorite restaurant really local?
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 11-23-2012 under OPINION
Recently Bagger Dave’s held a media event at their newest restaurant in Grandville. The press release offered “the opportunity to check out the restaurant and learn more about this rapidly expanding Michigan-grown company” and...In Season: October 26, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 10-26-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone- LAST WEEKS! Peppers Tomatoes In season at the Market Winter Squash! Gourds and Pumpkins Root Vegetables Currently at the Market Beets Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red, orange,...In Season: October 19, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 10-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone- LAST WEEKS! Peppers Tomatoes Herbs Green Beans In season at the Market Winter Squash! Gourds and Pumpkins Root Vegetables Currently at the Market Beets Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red...Fork Fest 2012 provides chance to get to know local food system
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS
At first glance, it would be easy to think that Fork Fest was just a food fair where several restaurants were gathered at one spot for you to try their offerings. This casual observation quickly evaporates when you arrive at the venue. Romence...In Season: October 12, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 10-12-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone- LAST WEEK! Peppers Tomatoes Herbs Green Beans New in season at the Market Sweet Potatoes PLENTY of Winter Squash! Gourds and Pumpkins galore! Root Vegetables Currently at the Market Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil...Taste of Michigan brings 20 food bloggers to Grand Rapids
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 10-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The event was the brainchild of Liz Della Croce, who blogs at The Lemon Bowl, and Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks. “It all started as a little idea of mine to get together with a few other Michigan bloggers for dinner or something,” said...In Season: October 5, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 10-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone!! Peppers Tomatoes New in season at the Market Sweet Potatoes Winter Squash Gourds and Pumpkins galore! Root Vegetables Currently at the Market Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers...