West Side
Lounge act
by Mario Bova (mbova88)
Submitted 11-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
October 29, 2011 marked the last “hurrah” for Bridge Street icon Monte's Lounge. Though the bar may have shuttered its door as the last revelers staggered out into the brisk October evening, they will soon re-open, but under the...
Grand Rapidian's Kickstarter project has reach beyond the city limits
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 10-10-2011 under NEWS
All summer, Fred Quillin has been working on a campaign. He shut off his social life to focus completely on bringing the Grand Rapids Shirt Company (GRSC) a couple of steps closer to reality, made bearable by the conviction that he would soon return...
Fifty-year-old westsider awarded for performance in boxing ring
by Matthew Altena (Matthew Altena)
Submitted 05-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Pat Schmidt, a local westsider in his 50s, proves that you can still be a star in the ring even after hanging up the boxing gloves. Out of 42 referees that participated in the 2010 National Golden Gloves Tournament in Little Rock, Arkansas, Pat...
“The Other Way” hosts A Westown Adventure
by "The Other Way" Ministries (The Other Way)
Submitted 03-31-2010 under NONPROFITS
Save the date: May 16th is your opportunity to explore this time-honored community ministry Written by Matthew Nickels (mnickels5) A collection of plastic bags hangs from the door-handle outside the offices of “The Other Way”...The Conversation Continues . . .
by Victoria Upton (vudu)
Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
The conversation continues . . .This morning I stopped into Tillie’s, a party store on north Monroe Avenue. I’m a regular there. Whether I desire a lottery ticket, Cheetos or an adult beverage, it’s where I tend to my easy-and-quick-to-satisfy...
GRFD Makes Quick Trip to Tamarack
by Drew Storey (drewsa9)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NEWS
The Grand Rapid Fire Department was called to 1125 Tamarack NW at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night due to smoke coming from the residence. According to neighbors, something was forgotten on the stove. Firefighters were on scene for less than...
