Creston Neighborhood Association
Creston's changing street names
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
By Michael J. Page A Very Brief History The Village of Grand Rapids was incorporated in 1837. In the following decade, there was substantial growth. The village then became the City of Grand Rapids in 1850. At that time, the lands we call the...
Civilian Police Academy offers passport to working culture of police department
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
By Elaine People asked me why I applied for the Citizen’s Police Academy. I tell them to think back to the time when neighbors looked out for each other, and how they would feel if they were robbed and no one would do anything. I have worked...
Open Letter to Theresa Weatherall Neal, Supertintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 11-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thank you for the opportunity to talk. I have lived in Northeast Grand Rapids all my life except for a couple of college years. My K-12 education was in the Grand Rapids Christian Schools; my wife also grew up in NE Grand Rapids but attended GRPS [...
Local artists battle to build the Creston community
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By: Abby K. On May 2, local artists met at Sazerac Lounge for one of the year's most anticipated battles in the Creston neighborhood. The Sixth Annual Art Battle for Community brought neighbors, artists, and public figures like Mayor George...
Retirement is for enrichment
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION
Palmer Elementary school has been an institution in the Creston Neigborhood for many years. It is unique because of its role as a refugee language center serving students from various countries and backgrounds. The following is an account from one...
Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
Over the past few years, the Creston neighborhood has continually proved its commitment to the environment. Last spring, Creston neighbors helped plant two community gardens to bring healthy food and aesthetic beauty to the neighborhood. This spring...
Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood
by Alita Kelly (kellyalita)
Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS
A one-mile stretch of Plainfield Avenue from Leonard to Ann Street is about to undergo a major makeover with the construction of seven bio-retention islands in the median. A bio-retention island is a type of infrastructure that uses plants, trees...
Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity
by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Tommy Allen has worked in Grand Rapids as a journalist in a variety media, largely focusing on art and creative efforts. Allen currently serves as...
Teens to attend town hall youth summit
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS
By Akilah F. This April, different Grand Rapids city leaders and youth organizations such as the Mayor's Youth Council, Girls Scouts of America, and local middle and high school students in the community put together a youth summit that is...
Valentine's Day: A day for love, or not
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
By: Allen M. Some teenagers may loathe Valentine's Day, just as many adults do, but this year there are plenty of ways teens can get the most out of Valentine's Day no matter how they feel on the subject. The Kopper Top, for example, is a...- 1 of 2
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