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We are the skyline: Reflection from our windows, our pains
by (Erica Soto)
Submitted 07-05-2017 under OPINION
We all carry within us a purpose, which gives us pride in everything we are a part of. That pride is especially present in the cities we work, live, and play in. The skylines we regularly see, buildings that stretch hundreds of feet into the vibrant...
Century-old garage collapses on Diamond by Wealthy, no injuries reported
by (Holly)
Submitted 02-06-2014 under NEWS
The large green garage behind Bazzani Associates (959 Wealthy Street SE) collapsed on Thursday at 12:49 p.m. No one was in or next to the building when it unexpectedly collapsed, though several classic cars and employee cars were in the garage at...
GR Makers support ideas, collaboration
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 07-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
GR Makers started in a garage. Focusing on Linux programming, Casey M. DuBois started by hosting Linux users and a Makers group at his own home and garage, inherited from his father. Linux is a community supported website committed to promote Linux...
Catherine's Health Center awarded LEED Gold certification
by (jereldomer)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS
Catherine’s Health Center, located at 1211 Lafayette in downtown Grand Rapids, has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - is the USGBC’s rating...
Habitat recipient "pays it forward"
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 12-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
It started when a speck of shingle stone landed in Michael Bradley's eye. Bradley was volunteering as one of Union High School's Habitat builders. While Bill Moerdyk, a Kent County's Habitat for Humanity ...