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WMI hits the 5iviet CD listening party

Submitted 07-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI chills for the 5iviet CD Listening at The Mexicains Sans Frontieres.

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Artists Amanda Wieczorek and Taylor Cole Greenfield to host "Open Studio"

Submitted 07-24-2013 under OPINION

Local Artist says ‘farewell’ to Grand Rapids by hosting Open Studio.

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After more than 60 years growing, Lindberg Blueberries stays sweet

Submitted 07-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Lindberg family centennial farm in Coopersville continues to produce a "good quality berry," growing for the local community.

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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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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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Local professor to tell story of philanthropy in upcoming film

Submitted 07-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Salvatore Alaimo, full-time GVSU professor, spent the last five years filming a documentary that explores philanthropy and its role in society.

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Young painter shares unique approach to painting, thoughts on art

Submitted 07-17-2013 under NEWS

Jeff Kraus shares a bit about himself, his process and his ideas on art after his first series "Conditions" closes at Gaspard.

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Middle school entrepreneurs sell their sweet creations at Breaktime Bakery

Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Schalk teaches kids job readiness and moral character by having them cook and sell pastries in the Creston neighborhood.

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Local entrepreneur designs notebook for productivity

Submitted 07-16-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Design entrepreneur Sung Yi has created a notebook designed to help people gather and organize their thoughts on index cards.

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Brickyard Farms brings flavor and variety to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Valerie Lane and Kim Sanwald of Brickyard Farms, LLC add spice to the Fulton Street Farmers Market with insight, perseverance and 19 varieties of tomatoes.

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