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Bringing organic food to the community one box at a time
Spring has definitely not sprung. The sun is not shining. The birds are not chirping. The flowers are not blooming. But, one woman is trying to bring a little sunshine into the community. And, you can find it in a box. It’s called the Food Box Project. “It’s a food buyers group,” said co-founder Abby…
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Forest City in need of fruit trees, advocates say
It’s a pretty safe bet that most Londoners don’t pick their fruit directly from a tree. Teresa Rutten and Robin Harvey, two local food tree advocates, are hoping to change that this year. “London used to be covered in orchards,” said Harvey, who has started several community gardens over the years. “Fruit trees used to…
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Food trucks: A tale of two cities
For Jim Godina, the worst of times happened in 2004 when he was in a car accident that would change his life. While driving along a slick, wintry road, Godina’s car slipped on a patch of black ice and spun out of control into a ditch. Godina, 47, survived the crash but sustained a severe…
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Bagels bring bustle to Spoke Café
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Friday and the Spoke Café is filled with the smell of toasted bagels as students line up for a mid-morning snack. Located on the main level of the UCC, the Spoke Café is a popular spot for students, faculty and staff alike, due in part to their famous bagels. “Our…