Grand Rapids

Glance at the Past - Grab Corners

by (WYCE)

Submitted 02-14-2011 under NONPROFITS

This episode shares the history of Campau Square, formerly known as Grab Corners.

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Under Pressure: Artists Supporting the UICA

by (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 02-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Imagine working with someone looking over your shoulder. Imagine strangers commenting on what you're working on. Add in some distractions like music; groups of people talking, laughing, drinking and eating all the time you're working. Sound like fun...

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An Interview with Photographer Holly DeGarmo : Giving Back

by (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 02-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

To check out the photographs from Holly DeGarmo’s photoshoot, please visit www.hollydegarmo.com/bgc/.  Giving back to the community is an important part of any profession. Photographer Holly DeGarmo (www.hollydegarmo.com) understands the...

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Glance at the Past - City Horses

by (WYCE)

Submitted 02-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.

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Soup's On for All!

by (rbarste)

Submitted 02-01-2011 under NEWS

On Monday, January 24, 2011 the 13th Annual Soup’s On for All! was celebrated at the B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids. Hundreds of friends and supporters of the Heartside Community attended the event. They tasted the wide variety of soups,...

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Glance at the Past - Maya Lin

by (WYCE)

Submitted 01-31-2011 under NONPROFITS

Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Glance at the Past - Indian Mounds

by (WYCE)

Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids' original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.

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Nominations now open for Second Annual EPIC Awards

by (GRACC)

Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce EPIC Awards, launched in 2010, combines three of its traditional events into one EPIC event! EPIC is an acronym for Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative, all qualities the selection...

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Glance at the Past - East Side Canal

by (WYCE)

Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

The East Side Power Canal was started in 1835 and completed in 1842.

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New Building Breaks Ground In Heartside

by (Heartside Busin...)

Submitted 01-27-2011 under NONPROFITS

Doug Bouwer of High Pointe Real Estate attended the January Heartside Business Association meeting to share plans for an extension at 245 Cherry Street. The current health facility expansion will include an additional 50 thousand square feet of...

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