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The challenge to do good

Submitted 05-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When 9th grader Raqhelle Millbrooks was challenged to take action in her community, she took that challenge seriously, but remembered the importance of fun. She started a project, HopeHuggs&Tie-Dye, to create tie-dyed shirts for children who are...

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Local comedian wins national contest

Submitted 05-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

As Dave Jones enters All City Kicks in Eastown, he’s wearing cargo shorts, a t-shirt, a cap and an easy smile. He greets his buddies working at the store and then settles in for the interview on a red leather bench near the front window. The...

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Grand Rapids' own SpaceKid coming live from Los Angeles

Submitted 05-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Space Kid, aka Vernon Carter, has both talent and a plan. Following hometown success with the much celebrated electro-hip hop duo Flying Without Wingz (FW2), SpaceKid has relocated to Los Angeles to kickstart his career. Since his move just over a...

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GR Police Department K-9 Unit to be honored at K-9 Cabaret

Submitted 05-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When the staff at the Humane Society of West Michigan was brainstorming to develop a new fundraiser, the conversation turned to dogs in the community who have helped make a difference. The result is Thursday’s K-9 Cabaret, a first-time event...

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National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist

Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids-based artist, Georgia Taylor, has received the invitation of a lifetime. The organization Hope Equals, which conducts workshops in Israel and Palestine, has asked her to participate in a two-week-long program (from July 21-August 5)...

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Catalyst Radio: Refugee children find homes through aid of Bethany Christian Services

Submitted 05-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio focuses on the Refugee Foster Care Program of Bethany Christian Services. In studio is Maureen Homrich, community...

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Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store

Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There is a saying that goes, “There is no such thing as a free lunch," meaning that every meal costs something to make. This applies when one considers the amount of resources it takes to manufacture the packaging of a frozen pizza, for...

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Con Artist Crew looks to change the perception of art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In October 2011, Magdalene Law and Reuben Garcia, both graduates of Kendall College of Art and Design, teamed up to form Con Artist Crew. Having had work displayed in galleries around the city, the two artists decided it was time to take the next...

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Faith perspectives on Occupy Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Occupy Grand Rapids found an ally in the faith community when it was allowed to set up camp on the grounds of Fountain Street Church. This act renewed a public discussion of the intrinsic link between faith and social justice,  though according...

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Rain barrel season is here

Submitted 05-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

April showers bring more than flowers:  They also bring stormwater runoff, the largest source of water pollution in West Michigan and the Great Lakes. Contaminated sediments that are deposited in lakes and rivers are difficult if not impossible...

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