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Murky future for teacher enrichment program

Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION

A Grand Rapids summer institute focused on improving student writing through innovative teaching lost funding in March. What's next?

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Get your Grandwich (Part IV) - Four sandwiches and a few surprises

Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION

[VIDEO] Two days left, and Chris has tried three-quarters of the Grandwiches available. A few Grandwichs surprises while filming this installment.

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Focusing First - Jaivyn Brown's Journey to Graduation

Submitted 07-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Jaivyn Brown learned that to be successful takes great focus.

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Southtown neighbors in need of more public spaces, design charrette for Madison Park to come

Submitted 07-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO MAP] Southtown news bureau particpants highlight lack of public space within Southtown, Madison Park charrette to take place soon.

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Get your Grandwich (Part III): Eggs are the new black

Submitted 07-28-2011 under OPINION

[VIDEO] Chris Freeman, Grand Rapids Grandwich guru, has checked off 29 Grandwiches from his list, and the finding after this round: Egg is the new black.

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Writing Her Future - Charisma Brewster's Journey to Graduation

Submitted 07-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

While writing her future, Charisma found that what happens in the beginning always affects the ending.

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Get your Grandwich (Part II): The real winner is Nantucket Baking Company

Submitted 07-27-2011 under OPINION

[VIDEO] In part one of the Grandwich quest, Chris reviewed 10 eateries. In part two with another eight contenders and $150 invested. Chris is ready to declare Nantucket Bakery as the biggest winner.

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Serving jury duty in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-27-2011 under VOICES

An account of my experience serving jury duty in the Kent County Circuit Court.

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Get your Grandwich (Part I): Narrowing down 10 contenders

Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION

Chris Freeman tries out 10 Grandwich competitors in this first installment and breaks it down for sandwich lovers.

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CRC Extends its Green Footprint

Submitted 07-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

Trees will be planted, a walking path put in, and a small, gravel parking lot will be installed this summer on a four-acre plot of land that sits next to CRCNA offices.

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