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Story Matters: Cathy Ling doesn't let learning, physical disabilities stop her from achieving her goals

Submitted 08-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

When Cathy Ling was born, her doctor told her parents it'd be best for everyone if she was institutionalized.

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Story Matters: Kevin Holt retells events of his stroke, work to recover

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Holt woke up one morning in the middle of experiencing a stroke. After endless hours alone in his apartment, he was rushed to the hospital. After awaking, he discovered his mobility, speech and communication was gone. Here he talks about his journey of recovery.

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Story Matters: Melissa Empie shares her life with fibromyalgia

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Melissa Empie has been battling fibromyalgia for 17 years. Here she shares what her life is like with this disability and what she'd like people to know about what the disease is like.

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Story Matters: Steve Wallis works to assist veterans with jobs, benefits

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Steve Wallis is on a mission. Inspired by his veteran father who passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, he started a company designed to help veterans like himself get the assistance needed to receive benefits and acquire jobs.

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New perspectives built on creative foundation

Submitted 08-05-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As new creative workers move in and out of the Avenue for the Arts live/work spaces, exhibits and events are infused with new perspectives, building on the existing creative foundation. We spoke with a long term resident, a business celebrating one year in business and a resident on the move.

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Movies in the Park to screen '80s action flick "Top Gun"

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will present the fifth movie in its "Films Through Time" series this Friday. Activities begin at 7 p.m.; screening starts at dusk.

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Acclaimed jazz musicians to take stage at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Trumpeter Rick Braun is headlining the 3rd annual GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17.

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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Stuart Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission. He says the proposed panhandling ordinance in Grand Rapids does not address the current issues, and he offers alternative solutions.

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Let's take charge of our Independence day celebration as residents

Submitted 08-02-2014 under OPINION

Let’s get together and make our Independence celebration matter. We can all take part, and all benefit from the freedom of being a part of making our 4th of July week a week that truly exhibits and displays how free we are.

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San Chez Café offers unique Spanish inspired dishes, inviting atmosphere

Submitted 08-01-2014 under OPINION

[REVIEW] The San Chez Café on the corner of West Fulton Street and Commerce Avenue has breakfast and lunch options with exceptional service.

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