Featured Stories
Mary Radigan
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Even shadow boxing can be an exahusting workout under the watchful eye of Frank Perez, the owner of Frank's Knockout Fitness in the Stockbridge business district. See how the "sweet science" helps people get into shape.
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G.F. Korreck
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A guy in the print media who is smiling? It's Brian Edwards, and he's celebrating the launch of his new hardcopy magazine in mid Michigan. Read why Edwards thinks niche publishing is the port in the print media storm.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
I would kick Santa to the curb and say that the true community-building holiday celebration that trumps them all is Halloween – a time where our creativity can really shine without the aid of electricity, red velvet and popcorn garland.
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Sharon Hanks
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ten individuals from area nonprofits were honored recently during the ceremony at Wealthy Street Theatre. See who gets kudos for being do-gooders.
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Ruth Terry
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Take a trip with Rapid Growth on Allegiant Airlines, the budget carrier that flies to warmer destinations from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Here's some tips on keeping the low cost low for travel.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
G-Sync's Tommy Allen may have discovered something cool about the evolution of our future selves that even Darwin may not have seen coming for those who love to play on the 'net. Are you ready to leap to 3.0 yet?
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Kelly Quintanilla
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Scott Naylor deals in "purposeful art," where a creation can incorporate sound and lighting as well as sculpture for use by companies, bars, restaurants or even someone's own entertainment center. Get an earful about Loud Art Design.
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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cast your ballots online for your favorite corporate citizens that you think add to the quality of life in their locales. Using our handy widget, you can vote for neighborhood businesses both large and small as your candidates to receive People's Choice awards in 13 categories.
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Stephanie Doublestein
Thursday, October 15, 2009
All aboard this year's ride through fall weather, when thoughts turn to hot donuts and fresh squeezed cider for the kids and its fermented cousin-with-a-kick, hard cider, for the adults. Paul Vander Heide has carved out a niche for crafted hard ciders, following the lead of locally made beers and wines.
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Matt Vande Bunte
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Owners of a Wyoming company rubbed their hands together as the temperatures fell throughout October -- but out of delight, rather than trying to keep their digits warm. Gary Gerds and his colleagues sell lightweight chemical handwarmers used by hunters, football fans and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
We really thought Tommy had said the last word on ArtPrize version 1.0 but then the UICA Curatorial Award Winner Young Kim stopped by the Kissing Booth and the conversation continued into the afternoon.
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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 08, 2009
ActiveSite partner Todd Ernst thinks the us-and-them mentality between local artists and the fire department has given way to a we-together approach -- gelling just in time for ArtPrize.
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
ArtPrize is indeed radically different than anything that has come before it.
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G.F. Korreck
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
East Hills activitst Carol Moore says many people don't see the most effective way for them to support the green movement, even though it's staring them right in the face. Care for the trees, she beckons.
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Ruth Terry
Thursday, October 01, 2009
This 80-foot-long mural gracing the side of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation headquarters will remain when ArtPrize 2009 ends next week, one of several artworks that have permanently changed the Grand Rapids cityscape. Lasting marks of ArtPrize abound in the city.
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