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Your complete guide to ArtPrize 2018
ArtPrize returns to Grand Rapids this week for its 10th anniversary. Visitors, who will flock to the citywide event starting Wednesday, Sept. 19, can explore more than 1,200 works of art at a plethora of venues. And yes, it's all free. Plus, the public gets a unique chance to vote for their favorite artwork, as artists compete for $500,000 in prizes. Before you head to Furniture City (or should we call it Art City?) make sure to read our simple guide to ArtPrize that will tell you all you need to know to enjoy this one-of-a-kind cultural event. MORE
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NEWS
 
 
These are Michigan's wealthiest communities
 
Newly released Census data revealed the wealth of Michigan communities. While the median household income within the state is $54,909, some communities show wealth more than double that average. Once again, West Bloomfield Township is the wealthiest community with a population of 65,000 or above. In that Oakland County community, the median family income is $120,107. On the other side of the income spectrum, Flint's median family income is $32,704. If you are curious about your Michigan community, you can search our database. MORE
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Michigan municipalities
don't want medical marijuana, survey says
 
According to a survey released by the University of Michigan, most Michigan municipalities are opposed to medical marijuana businesses. The results show 75 percent of local officials have decided to opt out of Michigan's medical marijuana program. Why? More than 40 percent of those surveyed said medical marijuana has created problems within their communities. But with just a quarter of Michigan municipalities opting in for the medical marijuana program, the state has received more than 700 business applications. MORE
98 medical marijuana dispensaries won't have to close due to judge's ruling
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SPORTS
 
 
Lions can't muster comeback, go 0-2
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A new head coach clearly hasn't been the golden ticket for the Detroit Lions, who now have an 0-2 record for the season. That record, by the way, is worse than that of the Cleveland Browns. While the Lions did make an attempt at a comeback this week, and the team looked better than they did during the nightmare season opener (could they really look worse?), the dropped passes and mega penalties just don't inspire confidence. Oh, and next week Matt Patricia's winless Lions have to face off against his former team, the New England Patriots. MORE
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REAL ESTATE
 
 
Former lakefront church camp up for auction
 
If you watch "Wet Hot American Summer" and wish you could fill your summers with the enjoyable absurdities of camp life, here is your chance. Summer could go on forever (well, no it can't, we're in Michigan) if you purchase this former church camp that is up on the auction block. Okay, it won't be anything like "Wet Hot American Summer," but that's probably a good thing. Located along Little Fish Lake, the former Camp Manitou includes a main lodge, cabins, a 52-site campground and much more. And it's all up for grabs. MORE
For $490k, a U.P. lighthouse and 49 acres of Lake Superior frontier
$1.9M 'showcase home' features panoramic views of Spring Lake
 

 
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