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Community journalists reflect on state of media, Grand Rapids in 2017
- 12/27
Erica Soto, Paola Mendivil, Kwesi Robertson, Amy Carpenter and Russell Olmsted discuss the uniqueness of our platform and need to tackle Grand Rapids' most important issues. [read more]
Sharing resident voices through storytelling
- 12/19
Storytelling shapes our perceptions of the world; sharing your story can inspire others and bridge empathy gaps by encouraging deeper thinking. [read more]
This holiday, support incarcerated folks by joining Season For Solidarity
- 12/12
Join us this Friday, December 15, 2017 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational UCC, 4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508, at A Season for Solidarity. [read more]
Celebrate with Grand Rapids Children's Museum at its New Year's Early Eve
- 12/05
On Saturday, December 31, 2017 at New Years Early Eve, make a noisemaker, create a resolution wand, and enjoy a fun night of play and festivities, including kid-friendly hors d’oeurves provided by FOODesign, refreshments at the Fizzy Juice Bar, and music along with all the museum exhibits. [read more]
Well-loved musical Annie returns to Civic Theatre
- 11/21
Annie is making her fourth appearance onstage now at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through Dec. 17, 2017. [read more]
Three highlights for Small Business Saturday
- 11/14
As we enter another holiday season here are some thoughts on local spending from businesses along Division Avenue. [read more]
Parents react to data showing 49507 leads state in lead poisoned children
- 11/07
49507 is the zip code that has most lead-poisoned kids in the state of Michigan. Parents, representatives met on Oct. 30 in Grand Rapids to tackle the lead-paint problem that’s poisoned more children than Flint’s water crisis. [read more]
Community conversations in Heartside discuss Pekich Park
- 10/31
Residents, city officials, and other community members are gathering to address urban park use and quality of life in Heartside. [read more]
Catch up on Catalyst Radio, weekly public affairs program hosted by 88.1 FM WYCE
- 10/24
Podcasts from the local radio show's last two months are available, covering a variety of topics ranging from gerrymandering, interfaith dialogue, immigrant rights, healing yoga, feminism and poverty. [read more]
Grand Rapids Public Museum looks inside brain, shows off subatomic discoveries
- 10/18
New exhibit provides a hands‑on and up‑close look at the human body’s most essential and fascinating organ. A brand new original production in the Chaffee Planetarium opens October 21, 2017, taking visitors through the discovery of the Higgs boson, a scientific quest solved in our lifetime. [read more]

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