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- 05/18 Surprised he went undrafted, Detroit Lions moved quickly to sign WR Patrick Edwards
- 05/18 Don Kelly bats leadoff, Justin Verlander on mound in interleague opener vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- 05/18 Michigan Wolverines Links: Football team up to No. 9 in ESPN post-spring top 25
- 05/18 Michigan State’s Tom Izzo has ‘great respect’ for the NBA, but it’s ‘not for me’
- 05/18 Bell’s Brewery obtains 100-year-old wooden barrels from Stroh’s, part of intriguing nod to Michigan beer history
- 05/18 City Hall Roll Call: Crashes near Rivertown Crossings Mall, recreation tax in Sparta
- 05/18 Blockbuster Video store on West Main Street in Kalamazoo to close at 10 p.m. Saturday
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- Surprised he went undrafted, Detroit Lions moved quickly to sign WR Patrick Edwards
- Don Kelly bats leadoff, Justin Verlander on mound in interleague opener vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Michigan Wolverines Links: Football team up to No. 9 in ESPN post-spring top 25
- Michigan State’s Tom Izzo has ‘great respect’ for the NBA, but it’s ‘not for me’
- Bell’s Brewery obtains 100-year-old wooden barrels from Stroh’s, part of intriguing nod to Michigan beer history
- City Hall Roll Call: Crashes near Rivertown Crossings Mall, recreation tax in Sparta
- Blockbuster Video store on West Main Street in Kalamazoo to close at 10 p.m. Saturday
- 8th Grade Girls Nontraditional Career Expo offers hands-on experience to 180 girls (photo gallery)
State
Budget cuts could trim Detroit aesthetics
It remains to be seen how Detroit’s cost-cutting measures will affect basic public services, but there’s a good chance residents will be asked to step in to fill some of… Read more
Detroit leaders, including Mayor Dave Bing, back Rep. Gary Peters in crowded Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters may be from Oakland County, but the Bloomfield Hills resident is picking up major endorsements in Detroit as he looks to return to Washington by way… Read more
Prosecutors reviewing warrant request in fatal shooting of guard, 84, outside Detroit church
Police say Joseph Lewis was working at Victory Way Assembly Church of God in Christ on May 9 when two men walked up, a struggle ensued and one of the… Read more
Is a ‘Jackie Brown’ prequel film starring Jennifer Aniston in the works?
Celebrities Jennifer Aniston and Dennis Quaid have reportedly signed on to appear in the film.
Business
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Bell’s Brewery obtains 100-year-old wooden barrels from Stroh’s, part of intriguing nod to Michigan beer history
“Larry and I have talked about doing something with historical ties in there. I’ve got really smart people who used to work at Stroh’s that are good friends. It might… Read more
- City Hall Roll Call: Crashes near Rivertown Crossings Mall, recreation tax in Sparta
- Blockbuster Video store on West Main Street in Kalamazoo to close at 10 p.m. Saturday
- 8th Grade Girls Nontraditional Career Expo offers hands-on experience to 180 girls (photo gallery)
- Why Ben & Jerry's founder thinks small businesses should ally with the Occupy movement
- Snurfer art unveiled, Muskegon's Sherm Poppen inducted into business hall of fame June 7
Sports
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Surprised he went undrafted, Detroit Lions moved quickly to sign WR Patrick Edwards
Edwards put up monster numbers playing four seasons in Houston’s Air Raid offense.
- Don Kelly bats leadoff, Justin Verlander on mound in interleague opener vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Michigan Wolverines Links: Football team up to No. 9 in ESPN post-spring top 25
- Michigan State's Tom Izzo has 'great respect' for the NBA, but it's 'not for me'
- Five reasons Detroit Lions could win Super Bowl XLVII
- Detroit Tigers transfer Luis Marte's rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo
Entertainment
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Vote on Experience GR photo contest and win free stuff for your next trip to Grand Rapids
How you could win admission for two to several Grand Rapids area attractions.
- 'Battleship' review: does it get any dumber than this?
- Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys welcomes back famed English conductor from Princess Diana's funeral
- ArtPrize 2012 extends Artist Registration for two more weeks, until June 7, for fourth exhibition coming in September
- Watch out Grand Rapids, the Addams family is coming to town
- Gonzo Show: Win tickets to Senior PGA Championship in Benton Harbor, 'Men in Black 3' and 'Whose Live Anyway' in Grand Rapids
Living
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Michigan adding some rustic campgrounds to its online reservation system
Eighteen of Michigan’s more popular state forest campgrounds are being added to the state campground reservation system this season.
- Covenant physician removes 9-inch blood clot from patient's heart with unique procedure
- Can coffee make you live longer? Study has promising results
- Congratulate your graduate and show your pride by sharing graduation photos and advice
- Grilled asparagus, steak tossed with piccolini pasta, topped with crumbled feta cheese
- Grand Haven says 'Go fly a kite' with annual festival
