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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.

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.

The piggeries: Grand Rapids' first recycling program

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Most families disposed of their household waste by throwing it to livestock, or dumping it into abandoned wells or even directly into the Grand River

Kids Food Basket expands its efforts

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Kids Food Basket, a nonprofit for over 10 years in Grand Rapids, expands to ensure lunch is not the last meal of the day for children in Muskegon County.

17th Circuit Court Judge Patrick Hillary speaks about domestic violence

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Judge Hillary speaks to Creston Neighbors about what neighbors should do in responding to domestic violence in their neighborhood.

Name it Creston: How the neighborhood got its name

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

CNA's Volunteer Historian finds out how Creston got its name.

Senior Housing: Finding your niche in a senior community

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Creston Senior Volunteer writes about her expereince living in senior housing in Grand Rapids.

Creston neighbors break ground on keeping seniors in the neighborhood

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Creston Neighbors start the discussion about keeping seniors in their homes as long as possible.

Local artists battle to build the Creston community

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

At the sixth annual Art Battle for Community, local artists raise funds for the Creston neighborhood.

Retirement is for enrichment

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Creston Retiree goes back to school as an ESL volunteer at GRPS' Palmer Elementary School.

Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.

A Year in our Neighborhood: Visual highlights from 2011

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Join us on a visual journey through the past year in the picturesque Creston neighborhood.

Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

At the annual pancake breakfast, Creston neighbors celebrate the newest green technology coming to their neighborhood.

"So far, so good": Welcoming The Cheshire Grill to the neighborhood

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

The newest addition to our local restaurant scene, The Cheshire Grill offers delicious comfort food, local flavor, and just a dash of whimsy.

Teens to attend town hall youth summit

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Conference gives teens a chance to discuss important issues such as substance abuse.

Youth Council gets up close and personal with Mayor Heartwell

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Mayor Heartwell discusses his State of the City Address with the Mayor's Youth Council.

Valentine's Day: A day for love, or not

by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau

Teenagers may not want to Celebrate Valentine's Day this year, and they are not alone.