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Grand Rapid's North West Neighborhood

Wheels of appeal on the Kent Trails

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

A personal account of biking down the Kent Trails & why parks are important

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"Unplugged Wednesdays" connects Club members without a power cord

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

This May, the Steil Boys & Girls Club decided to power down, literally. Staff members launched “Unplugged Wednesdays” after noticing one day that youth were flocking to tv, computers, and video games.

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The rain did not come: Local Somali refugees talk about the Somali drought crisis

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Somalian drought crisis continually supplies a list of devastating headlines. Instead of leaving them as news from a far-off place, listen to the quotes from Somalian refugees in Grand Rapids.

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Working For Tomorrow - Taneka Brazier's Journey to Graduation

Submitted 07-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Taneka Brazier found that hard work pays off both on the field and in the classroom

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Lovin' the hubbub over senior lipdub

Submitted 07-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Participants in word's first-ever all-senior lipdub relish newfound spotlight. Article highlights local, national, and international interest in their music video project.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Early Detection Information and Support

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Alzhiemer's disease is the most common form of dementia and affects people of all ages, gender and race. Dementia often goes un-diagnosed until the persons abilities have greatly declined.

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Expecting greatness: Corinthious Bowen's journey to graduation

Submitted 07-14-2011 under NONPROFITS

Corinthius Bowen's story is the second in a 23 part series. Corinthius learned early on that hard work pays off.

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Why it matters: The power of words and the importance of our stories

Submitted 07-14-2011 under OPINION

We all have stories to tell and information to share: telling our stories well is as important as the information we have to share within them.

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Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Derrick Hollowell, artist, musician and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape him, either. Derrick talks about art,

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University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years

Submitted 07-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Residents and staff of Clark Retirement Community celebrated the world's first-ever senior center lipdub with a premiere screening on Monday, July 11.

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