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Startup Weekend to arrive in W. Michigan on Friday
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NEWS: Imagine launching a product—from conception to employee recruitment to development—in just a little...
Facebook used in locating lost cat, supportive community
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NEWS: On January 6 at 7:54 p.m., Gerard Heath popped up on Facebook. His avatar, an orange tabby...
Mayor Nods to “Rapids on the Grand”
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NEWS: Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell included recommendations from Green Grand Rapids in his...
GR Historical Women walking tour gets higher turnout than expected
On a beautiful Saturday morning—perfect weather for walking—more than 130 people crammed into two rooms at the...
Grand Rapids makes a case for Google Fiber
Japan has it. Other European and east Asian countries have it, and now Google is...
Startup Weekend to arrive in W. Michigan on Friday
Imagine launching a product—from conception to employee recruitment to development—in just a little more than one work week's time. Cram those 54...
Facebook used in locating lost cat, supportive community
On January 6 at 7:54 p.m., Gerard Heath popped up on Facebook. His...
Mayor Nods to “Rapids on the Grand”
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell included recommendations from ...
The Quest to Find Natural Products in Grand Rapids
I recently ordered natural goat’s milk body lotion online from a place in Texas. After thinking it over, I realized I really need to start...
#BreakfastForSmartPpl sold out in five hours
January 21. $21. 21 spots. The registration page for #...
Benefit for Factory Workers
A year ago this December, workers at the Republic Windows and Doors Factory in Chicago, Illinois were informed by management...
GRPS: The Effect of Poverty on Educational Attainment
Student and family poverty negatively effects educational proficiency and children ability to learn.
Written by: Joshua Fik,...
Obesity in Grand Rapids
Written by: Tammy Weeks, Logan Brenk, Afton Seeley, and Christopher Brinks, Frederik Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State...
Stopping the drop: Student retention in GR schools
By Mia Cheema, Robbie Sullivan, Michael Wilson and Dan Michniewicz,...
Prenatal Care Programs and Resources Within Grand Rapids
By Eric Nodge and Jenna Martens, Fredrick Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University.
...Restaurant Opening: Angel's Thai Café
It was standing room only as more than 50 people enjoyed a complimentary all-you-can-eat eat buffet at the Grand Opening of Angel’s Thai Café,...
Winter bicycling tips: Bike year round and be safe!
More and more Grand Rapidians are choosing to give up the automobile for the bicycle. They are learning that if you are equipped correctly, you...
Prenatal Care Discrepancies within Grand Rapids
By: Tyler Oatmen and Sarah Loveland, Frederick Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University
...Critic Jessica Hopper To Speak About Youth, Feminism In Rock
Noted author and cultural critic, Jessica Hopper, will make two stops in Grand Rapids tomorrow afternoon in support of her book...
Waste Not, Want Not
An Examination of Grand Rapid’s Recycling System by Frederick Meijer Honors College students at Grand Valley State University, Kevin Bergy,...
52 GR area nonprofits participate in Chase Community Giving
The mantra of social media marketing could very well be "be human." Equipped with...
Animal Lovers and Pet Parents, Listen Up!
When walking through the Humane Society of Kent County, you see a more cheerful place than you...
Turkey Throwdown and What Rapidians are Thankful About
About 90 people gathered on November 23 for a noon potluck outside the Monroe Center Biggby Coffee...
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