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Story Matters: Kaylin Day works to fulfill childhood dream of becoming chef

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaylin Day discovered the culinary world while on a cruise ship at age 7. Now she's in school to realize that goal of becoming a chef herself.

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Story Matters: Anna Boone shares home birth story above Eastown-based bookstore

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Anna Boone lived above Argos Book Shop when she found out she was pregnant. Here she tells her story of deciding to have a home birth in her Eastown apartment.

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Story Matters: Rachel Lee sees East Hills blossom after Brewery Vivant arrival

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Rachel Lee has watched the community around Brewery Vivant blossom since they started their brewery in the neighborhood.

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Story Matters: Seth Ricord shares story of addiction, recovery

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Seth Ricord sat down in our story fort to tell us about his young introduction to alcohol and drugs, and the many organizations and people that have helped him turn his life around.

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Sticks and Stones Author Speaks on Bullying, Changing The 'Norm'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Emily Bazelon speaks on bullying in today's culture at GRCC Diversity Series.

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Local Photographer puts international spotlight on Grand Rapidian

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local photographer Steph Harding has won an international photography contest for her image of a local business owner.

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Sietsema Orchards welcomes this year's harvest with variety, heirloom apples, success

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After losing crops in 2012, Sietsema Orchards makes 2013 a fruitful year with a combination of traditional and new.

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For the least of us

Submitted 10-23-2013 under VOICES

In August of 2012, my wife and I found ourselves unable to pay for basic necessities. As a result, we discovered how local food pantries play a role in the lives of the needy.

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Coffee With Creators offers discussion about local business, technology

Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Factory hosts the weekly meetup called Coffee With The Creators where local professionals in technology, business and design share their stories.

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Story Matters: Preston LaRay Holman shares about his family-friendly neighborhood, work with In The Image

Submitted 10-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

Preston LaRay Holman sat down with us to talk about the best characteristics about his neighborhood, and how he sees nonprofits working together in our city.

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