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Environmentalists, business owners concerned over bill that allows yard clippings in landfills

Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would allow the commingling of yard clippings with garbage in landfills.

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Trevor Thomas launches 'The Campaign For Us All'

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NEWS

Trevor Thomas announces his plan to run for the 3rd Congressional seat at his launch party.

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Relax - Reconnect - Recharge

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come to Dominican Center for the fifth annual Sage-ing Fair: an opportunity to relax, be refreshed and experience some of the wonderful opportunities here at DCM.

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Tuesday Tabletalk to discuss role of ritual in faith traditions

Submitted 03-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

The third Tuesday Tabletalk will be held on March 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Dominican Center (DCM). DCM is located at 2025 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

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Cuts to library, public goods hit home

Submitted 03-12-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Public Library is one of many local institutions receiving less public funding. Cuts to public goods have seemingly become an accepted inevitability.

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KVO & CBOT student celebrates LaughFest with world record attempt at chicken dance

Submitted 03-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

Alex Pusztai, a student at Kent Vocational Options, participated in the Guinness World Record Chicken Dance event.

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Asking the weather experts: Is warm winter evidence of climate change?

Submitted 03-09-2012 under NEWS

A look at some local weather experts' perspectives on global warming.

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Parent Spotlight: Schools of Hope Family Literacy Program

Submitted 03-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Monica Zavala, a parent participating in Schools of Hope Family Literacy Program, shares her experience.

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Montessori students take a stand against bullying

Submitted 03-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Montessori students aged between nine and eleven have formed OASA: the Organization Against Student Abuse.

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Reading towards a brighter future

Submitted 03-07-2012 under OPINION

One Book, One City for Kids invites the community to celebrate literacy Monday, March 12.

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