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Daredevil Circus builds cooperative community for City Lights

Submitted 07-22-2013 under OPINION

Last weekend, the City Lights Music Festival included a circus troupe among its performers. This conversation and photo essay of their performance give a window into what goes into creating their performance.

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Serving the nonprofit that serves nonprofits

Submitted 07-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tera Qualls, founder of YNPN and project manager at the Johnson Center, talks about her passion for building and improving the nonprofit sector.

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Folk-pop trio Bennett thankful for success, eager for more

Submitted 07-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids-based, "folk-pop" trio are excited to maintain their momentum.

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Bullying

Submitted 07-22-2013 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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Looking for Organizations and Volunteers!

Submitted 07-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Looking for volunteers to help lead healthy aging classes throughout West Michigan.

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Explore historic Firehouse #11

Submitted 07-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Firehouse #11 was competed in 1902 and is the oldest continuously operating fire house in Grand Rapids. On a Wednesday morning I was invited to take a tour.

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Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming officials debate consolidation of police, fire departments

Submitted 07-19-2013 under NEWS

Members of the Council and Commissions of the cities of Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming met to hear a consolidation proposal of their police and fire services.

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Taste of Grand Rapids event to host 25 local restaurants, live entertainment

Submitted 07-18-2013 under NEWS

Fifth Third Ballpark is expecting over 30,000 people this weekend at this year's event to enjoy food and live music.

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Chain pizzeria set to open on Wealthy Street

Submitted 07-18-2013 under NEWS

A local couple is set to open Little Caesar’s franchise after much renovation and planning.

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City Lights Music Festival aims to entertain with light, sound show

Submitted 07-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The City Lights Music Festival will incorporate lights, music and art in a two-day event in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids on July 19 and 20.

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