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Dancing with DITA

by Andy Angelo Press Club

DITA hosted an Education Day, bringing students to the Wealthy Theatre to learn about Modern Dance.

Cub reporters enjoy LaughFest

by Andy Angelo Press Club

Our journalists-in-training visited the LaughFest Super Saturday Kids Zone and wrote about their experience.

Wolf-hunting decision will likely go to voters next year

by Allison Arnold

The petition to stave off wolf hunting has earned enough signatures; now supporters must wait for public vote.

Cub reporters review Fiddler on the Roof

by Andy Angelo Press Club

The Cub Reporters Press Club visited the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre to experience a live preformance of Fiddler on the Roof.

Young journalists honor Andy Angelo legacy

by Andy Angelo Press Club

The Andy Angelo Press Club shares what they've learned about the man who inspired their new name.

Cub reporters visit Big Sid's Cat Sanctuary

by Andy Angelo Press Club

The Cub Reporters Press Club visited Big Sid's Sanctuary and got the chance to work on their interviewing skills, learn about an animal outreach organization, and play with cats.

Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

by Allison Arnold

Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.

Dyer-Ives presents The Interrupters: A Review

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Creston's volunteer reporter Jonathan S. gives his takeaway from the panel discussion and showing of the movie "The Interrupters," as the Grand Rapids community continues to come together to address gang violence in the city.

Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

by Allison Arnold

Community conversation followed the screening of "Urban Roots," a WMEAC FIlm Series feature on urban farming in Detroit.

Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

by WMEAC

Removal of gray wolves from endangered species list and legislation signed by governor could allow wolf hunting in near future

Creston's changing street names

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

What street do you live on? Does your street hold the secret of a former name?

Please don't feed the ducks

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Living Green in Creston member Amanda outlines reasons that feeding ducks in Riverside Park may be harmful.

Residents encouraged to take advantage of program that boosts energy efficiency in the home

by Allison Arnold

The GR1K program has helped hundreds of homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. The program has now been extended through the summer.

Strawberry Heritage forever

by Andy Angelo Press Club

On November 3rd the GAAH Press Club went to the Lamp Light Music Festival; here they write about their experience.

Youth reporters rename Press Club to honor Andy Angelo

by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities

The GAAH Press Club was recently renamed the Andy Angelo Press Club in honor of our dear friend and longtime board member who passed away on July 3, 2012.

Civilian Police Academy offers passport to working culture of police department

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Bureau reporter Elaine describes her experience attending the GRPD's Civilian Police Academy, learning about the inner workings of our police department.

GAAH Press Club meets Trace Adkins

by Andy Angelo Press Club

The GAAH Press Club had an interview with Trace Adkins. Here they write about their experience.

Overcrowded Rapid buses cause concern for rider

by Gwendolyn Nathan

A regular passenger of the city bus expresses concern about overcrowding.

Grand Valley student focuses on fashion and environment for senior thesis

by Allison Arnold

Grand Valley senior, Alissa Krumlauf, weaves fashion and storm water in her thesis project, 'Fashion Meets the Storm (Water)'