Grand Rapids
Glance at the Past - Lettuce Under Glass
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 05-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids
by Benjamin Hazekamp (BHazekamp)
Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION
By: Nate Bell, Ben Hazekamp, Michael Phua, Ryan VanderPloeg Grand Rapids is a gem in Western Michigan, but it currently runs the risk of losing its luster. As the city has struggled to regain its footing after being rocked by the national recession...
Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids
by Jane B. Whittington (Jane B. Whittington)
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS
Miriam Aukerman, Staff Attorney for the West Michigan Regional Office of the American Civil Liberties Union, will speak at a meeting of the Progressive Women’s Alliance of West Michigan on Wednesday, May 16. Her topic will be “Protecting...
Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store
by Steven Davison (stevendavison)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
There is a saying that goes, “There is no such thing as a free lunch," meaning that every meal costs something to make. This applies when one considers the amount of resources it takes to manufacture the packaging of a frozen pizza, for...
Pilgrimage
by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 05-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
From May 3 throug June 28, 2012, The Marywood Gallery at Dominican Center is featuring the photography of local artist, Dee Versluis. The theme of the show is Pilgrimage, displaying 30 pieces with prices beginning at $100.00. All items are for...
We need immigrants
by Benjamin Siekmeier (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION
Javier*, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, just got back from Guatemala 10 days ago. He had been deported a year and a half ago after he lost the case for his papers. Everybody knew he would come back. He is a noble man who would never abandon his wife and...
Glance at the Past - Michigan Trust Building
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Less than 1,200 days remain in city transformation
Submitted 05-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When City Manager Greg Sundstrom took hold of the position in 2009 the city was facing serious trouble. A tough economy meant increasing costs and dwindling revenues. In his speech to the Commission the night he swore in he promised real change:...
Glance at the Past - Civic Auditorium
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 05-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser
by Shannon Cunningham (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
This Thursday, April 26, The Grand Rapids Red Project, an organization dedicated to creating awareness and educating individuals about HIV/AIDS and other life-altering diseases, will join more than 55 cities throughout the United States and Canada...- 1 of 34
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