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Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Traverse City community banned together Sunday afternoon to help raise awareness about child abuse for the third annual Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder is joining with advocacy groups to raise awareness for Michigan families living without heat this winter.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  With the National Institute of Health reporting two-thirds of American adults as overweight or obese, the world's largest beverage company is calling this problem "the issue of this generation" and getting involved.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  TJ's Trucking of Cadillac donated a building enabling the Feeding America truck (transport of food paid for by local contributors) to continue serving the residents of Cadillac.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The President of the NCAA delivered a crushing punishment to Penn State University Monday, for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal and the University's failure to deal with it. 7&4 News sat down with workers at the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center to get their reaction.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and on Saturday, the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center in Traverse City made it their mission to educate the community by hosting it's 2nd annual Zero Tolerance event at the State Theatre.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  No one wants to stand for child sexual abuse, but why do more people not stand up against it?  We take a closer look in a special report, "What Would You Do?"

Friday, October 28, 2011  High School Students at Traverse City Central High School have created a business called Central Slice. The company was created in their “How to Start a Business” class.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Military portrays repeal of gay ban as business-as-usual, after months of preparation

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center has been around for 18 months. In that time, they have helped hundreds of children who have been exposed to sexual or physical abuse.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  In an effort to educate people on the realities of child abuse within our community, the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting an event called ‘Be Part of the Beginning’.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  In an effort to educate people on the realities of child abuse within our community, the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting an event called ‘Be Part of the Beginning’.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Former nurse convicted of urging two people to commit suicide; judge rejected Free Speech defense.

Saturday, January 08, 2011  Portuguese male model in custody after companion found beaten to death, castrated at NYC hotel

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The 2010 season of SwingShift and the stars came to a close on New Years Eve. It consisted of six dancers raising money for six local charities. While each participant was successful, one dancer went above and beyond for her charity.