The Rapidian Home

News

 

[AUDIO] City Commission considers plans from Uptown and Madison Square Corridor Improvement Authorities

Submitted 07-28-2010 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission reviewed proposals from the city's two corridor improvement authorities, Uptown and Madison Square, Tuesday at City Hall (300 Monroe Ave. NW). Representatives from the two districts spoke in support of extensive...

[read more]

[AUDIO] Interview with Kym Spring on Housing Policy in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-27-2010 under NEWS

This audio file is an interview with Kym Spring about Strategies to Address Housing Quality and Sustainable Neighborhoods, a position paper which was presented to the Grand Rapids City Commission this morning. The paper is the product of an...

[read more]

Foundation set for the Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 07-22-2010 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission voted today to approve a special land use permit for the Pyramid Scheme, a proposed neighborhood bar and music venue at 68 Commerce Ave SW in downtown Grand Rapids. Behind the scheme are Jeff and Tami VandenBerg...

[read more]

[AUDIO] Cockadoodle do? Or don't?

Submitted 07-13-2010 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission met with an unprecedented turn-out this evening to hear, among other agenda items, the proposed amendments to the city housing code that would allow hens to be raised and kept in the city limits. Dozens of families...

[read more]

Bissell newcomer takes first at Grand Cycling Classic

Submitted 07-13-2010 under NEWS

The lengthy gap between Bissell Pro Cycling’s recent signee, 19-year-old Patrick Bevin, and the rest of the peloton had some spectators wondering if he was lagging behind. Not so. The winner of the men’s pro race at the Grand Cycling Classic,...

[read more]

[EASTOWN] Rain can't stop first annual Network Neighborhood Bash

Submitted 07-10-2010 under NEWS

A little Saturday morning rain brought nothing but rainbows on Atlas Street as Eastown neighbors and area lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans (LGBT) advocates gathered to celebrate the first annual Network Neighborhood Bash. The bash is a fundraising event...

[read more]

Bikestock Dos aimed at more than just cyclists

Submitted 07-01-2010 under NEWS

Bikestock Dos, kicking off at noon July 17 at Rosa Parks Circle, is about much more than just bicycles. Organizer, activist, student and U.S. army veteran Michael Tuffelmire wants to be clear about that. A quick look at the represented businesses...

[read more]

Clemente Skate Park fundraising competition draws over 100 skaters

Submitted 06-25-2010 under NEWS

From his early teen years, skate enthusiast Chris Gray dreamt of his ultimate skatepark. Years later, a goal he once thought was never tangible is well on its way to becoming a real life achievement. The Clemente Skatepark Committee held its first...

[read more]

WMEAC sheds light on energy efficiency with Project Light Change

Submitted 06-24-2010 under NEWS

Many Grand Rapidians are in the dark when it comes to the use of energy efficient compact flourecent light bulbs (CFLs), but the West Michigan Environmental Action Council looks to “change” that with this summer's Project Light Change initiative....

[read more]

Rapid Growth panelists dissect the value of art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-17-2010 under NEWS

Photos by Jon Clay  Rapid Growth Media held the fifth monthly segment of its speaker series last night at Wealthy Theatre. The topic of the night was "Good business is the best art."  Panelists included Brian Kelly (owner of Brian Kelly...

[read more]

Browse