Creston Neighborhood Association
Local artists battle to build the Creston community
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By: Abby K. On May 2, local artists met at Sazerac Lounge for one of the year's most anticipated battles in the Creston neighborhood. The Sixth Annual Art Battle for Community brought neighbors, artists, and public figures like Mayor George...
Retirement is for enrichment
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION
Palmer Elementary school has been an institution in the Creston Neigborhood for many years. It is unique because of its role as a refugee language center serving students from various countries and backgrounds. The following is an account from one...
Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue
by (crestongr)
Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
Over the past few years, the Creston neighborhood has continually proved its commitment to the environment. Last spring, Creston neighbors helped plant two community gardens to bring healthy food and aesthetic beauty to the neighborhood. This spring...
Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood
by (kellyalita)
Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS
A one-mile stretch of Plainfield Avenue from Leonard to Ann Street is about to undergo a major makeover with the construction of seven bio-retention islands in the median. A bio-retention island is a type of infrastructure that uses plants, trees...
Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Tommy Allen has worked in Grand Rapids as a journalist in a variety media, largely focusing on art and creative efforts. Allen currently serves as...
Teens to attend town hall youth summit
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS
By Akilah F. This April, different Grand Rapids city leaders and youth organizations such as the Mayor's Youth Council, Girls Scouts of America, and local middle and high school students in the community put together a youth summit that is...
Valentine's Day: A day for love, or not
by (crestongr)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
By: Allen M. Some teenagers may loathe Valentine's Day, just as many adults do, but this year there are plenty of ways teens can get the most out of Valentine's Day no matter how they feel on the subject. The Kopper Top, for example, is a...
A new beginning: Creston News Bureau
by (crestongr)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau sat down for their first training last night. Wanting to give fellow Grand Rapidians an idea of who they are, the members of the bureau interviewed each other and created an article with what they...
Introducing Creston's Youth News Bureau
by (crestongr)
Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Creston Neighborhood Association (CNA) is partnering with The Rapidian to host its very own Neighborhood News Bureau. The focus of the news bureau will be showcasing Creston’s youth perspective on social, economic and environmental issues...
Catalyst Radio: 200 volunteers to build new playground in Aberdeen Park in just six hours
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the MP3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (10:13) Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Amway join us on air to talk about their efforts, along with Creston Neighborhood Association and a few...