August 2020
Every issue
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Neighborhood pride
While summer may not be over quite yet, our thoughts are turning to the start of the school year.
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Victory gardens
Gardening during times of upheaval has a long history.
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Features
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Students face an uncertain semester
Freshmen have spent the summer trying to plan for their first year of college with COVID-19 looming.
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Neighborhood spotlight
We take a look at five Grand Rapids-area neighborhoods you should be enjoying right now.
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Food + Drink
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A labor of love
Greek To Go offers bake-from-frozen options.
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Mixing up brunch
Brewt’s bloody mary mixers are ready for your summer table.
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Brightening the chip aisle
Sweet and savory chips for a psychedelic good time.
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Wine tools
Enjoy your next bottle with these items.
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Editor’s pick
MudPenny offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items that are great to-go.
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Shrimp scampi
A light yet filling dish for summer.
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Look + Feel
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Managing back-to-school stress
This fall, kids might experience increased stress due to COVID-19.
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Family finances
How to talk to your parents about money.
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First day back
The back-to-school gear you need for success.
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Homework help
6 tips for creating a homework spot your kids will love.
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People + Places
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A guide for Grand Rapids newbies
Just moved? These resources can help you settle in.
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Giving children a head start
$10 million injected into early childhood programming.
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Serve, give, spend
Nate Gillespie created the Coronavirus Civilian Corps to address current instability.
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Dream maker
From dashing people’s dreams to helping fulfill people’s dreams.
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