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State legislature may allow for modifications to critical sand dunes

Submitted 07-12-2012 under OPINION

A bill recently passed by the Michigan Senate could allow changes to some of the most precious sand dunes in the state.

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Local artist selected to travel to Israel and Palestine

Submitted 07-12-2012 under OPINION

Alynn Guerra, the owner of Red Hydrant Press, received an invitation by Hope Equals to be a part of a group gathered to learn about incorporating justice into art. She leaves on July 21 for the two week trip.

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New reporters explore media tools to express leadership in action

Submitted 07-12-2012 under OPINION

See, listen, visualize what 15 people think about leadership.

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17th Circuit Court Judge Patrick Hillary speaks about domestic violence

Submitted 07-11-2012 under OPINION

Judge Hillary speaks to Creston Neighbors about what neighbors should do in responding to domestic violence in their neighborhood.

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The price of liberty: Bugan's "Burying the Typewriter"

Submitted 07-10-2012 under OPINION

Grand Rapids-based poet, Carmen Bugan, publishes her memoir and wins the Breadloaf Bakeless Prize for her work.

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Rob Smith, local and international fashion photographer, shares his story and the Flash Mob Foto Shoot

Submitted 07-06-2012 under OPINION

Rob Smith, a Michigan native, shares his journey to success while detailing the experiences and inspirations that have been apart of his development.

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Dog days of summer: local hot dogs compared

Submitted 07-05-2012 under OPINION

Looking for the perfect hot dog in the Grand Rapids area, I tried a host of options and learned there's more variety than I had imagined.

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"Cities in Transition" exhibit explores changing cities

Submitted 07-05-2012 under OPINION

"Cities in Transition" at the GRAM explores the evolution of the urban landscape, both on a global and local scale.

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Fourth of July organizers explain variety of offerings, encourage safety

Submitted 07-03-2012 under OPINION

From annual fireworks to the longest continuously running neighborhood 4th of July parade in Michigan to a beer pong tournament, Grand Rapids has a variety of options this Independence Day.

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Camp Curiosity gives kids fun ways to learn about science

Submitted 06-29-2012 under OPINION

Kids ages 5-11 can create food with slime, shoot off handmade rockets and play quidditch at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's summer camps.

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