Category Archives: Interesting Ideas

Rustbelt Almanac Kickstarter

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Lindsay
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I’ve been emailing with Noah Purdy who is one of the folks behind Rustbelt Almanac.  Rustbelt Almanac is a new quarterly print magazine about whats is happening in the rustbelt cities now. One of the reasons that BlogLocal exists is … Continue reading →

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With Love From Loveland, Ohio

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Lindsay
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We have discovered lots of great local projects on Kickstarter.  And this one caught out eye – especially since we didn’t get a chance to send Christmas cards last month.  So we’re looking forward to sending (and hopefully recieving) some … Continue reading →

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12-12-12 Special $12 for a Year of The Local

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Lindsay
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Back in July we posted about the Kickstarter campaign for a new magazine – Local – about our favorite topic – all things local. They have just posted on their Facebook page and blog a special deal for this special … Continue reading →

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The Origins of the Ugly Christmas Sweater

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Lindsay
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While this has nothing to do with local – unless you make the argument that all parties are local – but tis the season and we thought this was an interesting question posted on Quora. Read Quote of Itai Raveh’s … Continue reading →

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Support BlogLocal in the Knight News Challenge

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Molly

BlogLocal has entered the Knight News Challenge and needs your help! The Knight News Challenge is an international contest that supports projects around news and media run by the Knight Foundation. Please check out the BlogLocal entry to the Knight … Continue reading →

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Kickstart An Underground Park in NYC

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Lindsay

Earlier this week I attended a lunch and learn session where  Jason McLennan, who is an influential voice in the green building movement, gave a presentation about the Living Building Challenge.  Much of his talk was about how communities can … Continue reading →

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