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Glance at the Past - Fire Bell

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Learn the story of the fire bell, now standing in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which originally called the city's volunteer firefighters for its first ten years and has had several homes since created in 1878.

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The great pumpkin interview

Submitted 10-31-2011 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club interviewed Mr. Gene Gilmore about his pumpkin farm in Ada, Michigan when he stopped by to deliver a truckload full of pumpkins donated from his farm.

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UPREP Principal Daniel Williams included in Grand Rapids Business Journal's 40 Under Forty Class of 2011

Submitted 10-31-2011 under NONPROFITS

Daniel Williams, Principal of University Prepatory Academy, was included in this year's GRBJ 40 Under Forty list

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The Red Sea Pedestrians take Abbey Road to Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Red Sea Pedestrians' Ian Gorman and Ira Cohen talk community, particle physics, the paranormal and Beatles geeks.

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Catalyst Radio: GRPL celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Submitted 10-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Día de los muertos is a big holiday in Mexico and Central America, on par with Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Molly Rios and Kristen Kreuger Corrado share what GRPL has planned to recognize the holiday.

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KCTCC tax site company partner profile: Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Submitted 10-27-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rather than allow a free tax prep site to close last year, Wolverine Worldwide and its employees stepped up and adopted the entire site, providing volunteer service through the entire tax season, making an impact on countless lives.

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