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Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 2

Submitted 07-24-2012 under OPINION

In this second installment of the Grandwich 2012 Competition, I review sandwiches 6-12.

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Let's get on down with the Grand Rapids Soul Club

Submitted 07-24-2012 under OPINION

A feature on the Grand Rapids Soul Club and history of Grand Rapids soul music.

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Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 1

Submitted 07-23-2012 under OPINION

Local restaurants compete to make the sandwich that best represents Grand Rapids.

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Daniel Farnum's photography hits home

Submitted 07-23-2012 under OPINION

Saginaw native Daniel Farnum's exhibit at the (106) Gallery documents urban youth.

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Fair Housing Center presents "Not a Genuine Black Man"

Submitted 07-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

"Not a Genuine Black Man" is a powerful personal account that touches on several issues including the devastating impact of housing discrimination and racism.

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Catalyst Radio: State of Opportunity radio project examines poverty in Michigan

Submitted 07-20-2012 under NEWS

Grand Rapids-based radio journalist Dustin Dwyer is part of a three-year project addressing poverty and opportunity in the state.

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In the battle for pad thai dominance, Angel's reigns supreme

Submitted 07-20-2012 under OPINION

In this food tasting experiment, three different chicken pad thai dishes from three downtown restaurants were tried. Several categories featuring common elements of each dish were created to judge the differences between each resaturant.

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Tonja's story: former adult learner graduates college with awards

Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Tonja shared her story after successfully moving on to receive a college education after participating in the program.

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First annual BioBlitz to record all living species at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join Blandford Nature Center for their very first BioBlitz!

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Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

Submitted 07-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

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