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Rapid Growth Media - Reader Survey posted on Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 10:49am We're committed to covering the people and projects making transformational change and advancing civil liberties in our community. But we'd like to know more about how you, dear reader, connect with... read more... |
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Jam 'n' Bean: A Hub for Young Musicians posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 10:55am Jon SinkevicsAs a 16-year-old sound technician, musician and junior at Forest Hills Central High School, Ben Chase knows how hard it is for young rock bands and fledgling solo artists to find places... read more... |
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G-Sync: Punk Fashion Leader Is Pure (West) Michigan posted on Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 9:39am Tommy Allen, Lifestyle EditorWhen some people think of the word "fashion," they will naturally think of it purely as a noun. For me, the word fashion as applied by A K Rikk’s General Manager Jim... read more... |
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Grand Rapids Bicycle Company and Trailhead Cafe posted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 10:51am by Ryan McCarthyTom Smith, Sr. is not a bicycle man by nature, but by trade. His Grand Rapids Bicycle Company now also includes Trailhead Café, putting him in the food business as well... read more... |
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The Gardens Effect: The 10 Best Meijer Gardens Shows Ever... and why fans keep coming back posted on Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 8:57am John SinkevicsWhen The B-52s and Alexis opened Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s 10th summer concert series last week amid the worst weather in the outdoor amphitheater’s storied history... read more... |
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A.K. Rikk's: More than Retail posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 9:40am Adam BirdA.K. Rikk's is creating an altar to fashion. Announced last week, a building is being rejuvenated to be filled with all manner finery and luxurious goods, well before Christmas shopping... read more... |
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G-Sync: At the Intersection of Meijer & Me posted on Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 11:16am By Tommy Allen, Lifestyle EditorIt is odd how they say that death travels in threes and even stranger how true it seems to be. I have a theory that only when faced with a death do we begin to think... read more... |
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A Seller of Lifestyle posted on Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 12:24pm AK Rikk's Jim Murray describes himself as a "seller of lifestyle." He talks about "finding cool" and passion, and how they relate to Rikk's success as one of the premier clothiers around. Jim Murray... read more... |
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