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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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Ferret shelter finds new homes for abandoned pets

Submitted 10-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids resident Dee Gage operates a specialized shelter designed to re-home ferrets and educate owners.

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Story Matters: Marie Orttenburger makes personal connection in brew culture through Rapidian internship

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an intern at The Rapidian, this video of a current intern Marie Orttenburger shows what it's like to tell the stories of Beer City USA.

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