Madison Area

Local creative inspires children to become published writers

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lori Slager, executive director and co-founder of the Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center, teaches kids to write using the creative side of the written word and unique publishing goals.

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Elk Brewing under full construction

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Eric Karns and Taylor Carroll are working to expand Grand Rapids' brewery market at 700 Wealthy Street SE.

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High school students to spend summer identifying social justice issues.

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders teaches their new ACTIVATE curriculum.

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The wrong crowd to the right crowd: young people work together for positive impact

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young activist Duke Turley works with youth and seeks to provide alternatives to the lifestyles that young people sometimes fall into in Grand Rapids.

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