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Submitted 07-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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The Bard is Back

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heritage Theatre Group presents <I> The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)</I>

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Watch a movie at Riverside Park with your neighbors

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS

Creston Neighborhood Association is hosting their second annual Movie Night on July 26. Brewery Vivant and Sweet Yo’s will have their beer and frozen yogurt available for purchase.

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Blue Bridge by GVSU undergoing $1.35 Million reconstruction [PHOTO ESSAY]

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids is preserving the life of our well-known Blue Bridge, and pedestrians should be able to walk it mid-August once again. Our Rapidian photographer Owen Fifield got a sneak peek at what's going on inside the temporary covering.

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Community collaboration key in creating GoSite

Submitted 07-16-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

From a stakeholder coalition to a community survey, many voices are needed to build a 21st century information sharing space in the heart of Grand Rapids.

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Local entrepreneur designs notebook for productivity

Submitted 07-16-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Design entrepreneur Sung Yi has created a notebook designed to help people gather and organize their thoughts on index cards.

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Ride the bus to area farmers markets

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE explains how to take the bus to the area farmers markets.

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Brickyard Farms brings flavor and variety to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Valerie Lane and Kim Sanwald of Brickyard Farms, LLC add spice to the Fulton Street Farmers Market with insight, perseverance and 19 varieties of tomatoes.

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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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GR Teens take part in the Magic Ring Game

Submitted 07-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR area teens are being led through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE curriculum. They are exploring issues of social justice in our community and how they can have a positive influence in these issues.

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