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Glance at the Past - Lettuce Under Glass

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

In this episode of Glance at the Past, take a gander at Grand Rapids under glass: the beginnings of greenhouses and forced seed propagation. Eugene Davis was the father of forced lettuce. These seeds became the standard of lettuce throughout the nation's markets.

Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth

by Catalyst Radio

Kids Food Basket provides nearly 4,800 youth a take-home dinner each weekday.

Catalyst Radio: Refugee children find homes through aid of Bethany Christian Services

by Catalyst Radio

The Refugee Foster Care Program of Bethany Christian Services works to find homes locally for children displaced from numerous countries.

Catalyst Radio: Buttermilk Jamboree to feature local musicians, honor legends

by Catalyst Radio

Nonprofit co-op Circle Pines Center puts on second annual Buttermilk Jamboree music festival June 8-10, with slate of local, regional and nation musicians.

Glance at the Past - Michigan Trust Building

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

Located at the corner of Ottawa and Pearl, the Michigan Trust building was the tallest in the city/state and the first in Grand Rapids to be solely used for offices. It was completed in 1892, in the style of H. H. Richardson.

Glance at the Past - Civic Auditorium

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

Grand Rapids built the Civic Auditorium in 1932 which provided work for the unemployed during the midst of the Great Depression.

Catalyst Radio: Rapidian staff go live on WYCE to raise funds

by Catalyst Radio

The Rapidian's first-ever fund drive is seeking 250 supporters, and concludes with a community celebration at Brewery Vivant Sunday afternoon.

Catalyst Radio: Holistic Moms Network connecting parents embracing healthy ways of life

by Catalyst Radio

A new Grand Rapids area chapter of HMN offers education and support for families who take a holistic approach to raising children.

Catalyst Radio: Brian J. Bowe, on the state of journalism

by Catalyst Radio

A GVSU professor shares his thoughts on new and traditional news outlets, and dissects the latest State of the News Media report from Pew Research Center.

Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

by Catalyst Radio

Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.

Spring Picturesque gallery nears halfway point, seeks more signs of spring

by Holly Bechiri

Two weeks into the new Picturesque contest, "Signs of Spring," and the gallery has 53 images waiting for you to vote for them. Leading photos have over 50 votes.

Catalyst Radio: Tom Burke is finding out if his speech is free

by Catalyst Radio

Local writer says he's targeted by FBI, federal grand jury for his political activity.

Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally

by Catalyst Radio

WAR is in 31 countries, working to give women safe havens and financial independence. A benefit race on May 18 will help fund work in Central America

Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom's Wine, Women & Song is March 22

by Catalyst Radio

MomsBloom March 22 event supports programs to help families with newborns

Catalyst Radio: Year of Interfaith Understanding

by Catalyst Radio

Year of Interfaith Understanding is for all faith traditions in the West Michigan

Catalyst Radio: Gilda's Club's 2nd annual LaughFest kicks off March 8

by Catalyst Radio

LaughFest 2012 is "seriously funny" entertainment to help fund support services at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

Catalyst Radio: Inaugural LadyFestGR to feature music, art, workshops

by Catalyst Radio

Diverse entertainment and education will be highlighted at the first-ever LadyFestGR set for Sat., March 3, and benefitting local chapter of NOW

Catalyst Radio: Beer, politics, music and food all a part of the community conversation

by Catalyst Radio

The Rapidian is host to the community conversation, with articles for Grand Rapids, by Grand Rapids.

Catalyst Radio: IWW Film Series focuses on labor and social issues

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

A local union sponsors monthly documentaries at Bridge Street hall.

Catalyst Radio: PaleoRadio seeks critical conversation without being divisive

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

WPRR's PaleoRadio is using new media to take its reach beyond Grand Rapids, across the country and to other continents