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Hillcrest students learn about their community

Submitted 01-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kent Vocational Options and Community Based Occupational Training students visit WZZM TV

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GVSU student achieves prestigious level in Balanced Man Program

Submitted 01-29-2013 under NEWS

Tyler Kinch, junior at Grand Valley State University, has achieved the highest level of Sigma Phi Epsilon's Balanced Man Program, Fellow, by completing a 500-hour service project.

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Grand Rapids Public Library offers support for entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Small Business Resource Center at the Main Library offers classes, assists students of all ages in crafting a well-written business plan, and provides other resources for starting and growing a business.

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Glance at the Past - Lost Theme Park

Submitted 01-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

An "Outdoor museum for houses" is what one magazine call the theme park planned for the 80 acres where Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park stands today. Nationally know architects designed the planned homes, which would feature the latest in decoration and Grand Rapids furniture.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food

Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.

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616 Lofts fosters community in downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 01-25-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Derek Coppess and 616 Lofts are on a mission to create a tight knit residential community in downtown Grand Rapids

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W. Dwight Armstrong provides new perspective on large-scale farming

Submitted 01-25-2013 under OPINION

W. Dwight Armstrong discusses issues in feeding the world, small and large-scale farming and technology and modern farming.

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Catalyst Radio: Michigan Blood critical in supplying blood for 36 area hospitals

Submitted 01-25-2013 under NEWS

Michigan Blood, headquartered in Grand Rapids, collects and keeps blood donations local.

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West Michigan Indie gets the blues with Asamu Johnson

Submitted 01-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Asamu Johnson is "Keeping The Blues Alive" with WMI.

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Youth Grant Committee to award $45,000

Submitted 01-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Youth Grant Committee is preparing to award $45,000 to organizations that have programs or projects that serve local youth. The online application is now open, and is due February 11.

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