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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

Vigil

A boy in our neigborhood was killed last night.  when police stopped a car he was riding in, he fled.  police chased him.  there was an altercation.  then the gun shot.  we don’t know details.  all we know is that a young man in our community lost his life today. Tonight neighbors gather in the [...
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

Lost Farm Crew Pictures Resurface

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: AJ Barnes, community, Community EnCompass, community gardening, crew, Darcell Williams, Farm, farmers, lost, McLaughlin, McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm, Michael Williams, Muskegon, Muskegon Big Reds, Muskegon Community Foundation, photos, pictures, Porche Gilbert, resurf
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

My City’s Farm, Part 3

This week, I finish up with the McLaughlin Grows crew… How long you guys been working here? Michael:  “6 to 8 weeks.” You guys like it? Shaquille: “Yeah, it’s cool.  Teaches us life skills.” How did you get this job? Michael:  “At the pocket park, they had something going on, on a Saturday.  I went
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

My City’s Farm, Part 2

I stopped back at the McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm to catch up with Teri’s crew.  I interrupted them replanting some tomato plants, and so as not to shut down the entire operation, I only interviewed half the crew at a time.  And since it’s ladies first, here is my interview with Darcelle, Tiana, and
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

Thoughts From Lori

Kensington 1903-2009 Its  odd what you get used to, living in the shadow of  Kensington, a large three story brownstone with ten apartments & too much litter. Kensington itself was tall, dark & handsome with a foreboding manner with its red bricks & art deco lighting, you just knew you’d be safe ins
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

The Direct Connection

Nestled in the heart of the McLaughlin neighborhood, at 245 Irwin, is a very special place. Reminiscent of the mom and pop stores of days gone by, Direct Connection is much more than a simple candy store. Stepping through the door, I am transported back to my childhood and walks to the corner store,
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

So Far

It’s been one month – or so, I’m very bad with time – since I moved into my apartment, which is a nice milestone to reflect on the beginning of this endeavor and all that I’ve accomplished.    I’ve filled out an insurance form incorrectly, botched getting my address switched with the post office, re
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Somewhere in McLaughlin · 2Y ago

Under the Table

Micah Rinsema sits under the dining room table, an infant in a diaper, spinning an empty beer bottle.  I venture under and ask him how long he’s been there. “Under the table?” he asks. “In this house, how about.” “I’ve been here seven months now.  Just had my baptism.  You should have been there; th
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