Grand Rapids
Local Music Review - Gabrial James
by (scott warren)
Submitted 08-25-2010 under OPINION
Who: Gabrial James What: pre-release studio CD-R, "Around the Block," 12 tracks of West Michigan flavored, guitar-centric, acoustic tunes by well known Grand Rapids musician Gabrial James. Clean recordings of strongly written songs...
Undercover in Heartside - Part III: Observations and conclusions
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-25-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...Steil Boys & Girls Club gets new community garden thanks to volunteers
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 08-24-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Club members at Steil Boys & Girls Club added playing in the dirt to the endless list of activities provided at the Club. The work of nearly 50 Amway Global volunteers, donations from the Green Education...
Undercover in Heartside - Part II: Down-and-out on Monday, Aug. 16
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-24-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
Undercover in Heartside - Part I: Down-and-out on Sunday, Aug. 15
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...Wonderfully-full
by (jennschaub)
Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a few suggestions to make your weekend wonderfully-...
Primary election narrows candidate pool for fall
by (mattsimoto)
Submitted 08-04-2010 under NEWS
Republican candidates outnumbered Democrats in West Michigan in the August 3 primary electon but, as always, only one from each party was chosen once the votes were counted. GovernorRepublican candidate Pete Hoekstra was the leading vote getter in...
[EASTOWN] The Bus Stops Here
by (Eastown Access)
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NONPROFITS
It happens every 30 minutes. Retirees, professionals and school children get on board and get to where they’re going for pocket change using one of the most unsung rides on the road: the city bus. The Rapid, as it’s called in the Grand Rapids metro...
New 4g Broadband in GR; Low-income Program to Come
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NEWS
Videographer Chad Becker provides this report from today's City of Grand Rapids press conference announcing the arrival of a new broadband service option for local residents. The 4g WiMax network is being launched by the company Clearwire....
Seven candidates in primary for gubernatorial seat, 3rd Congressional District
by (mattsimoto)
Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS
In the Aug. 3 primary election, five republicans and two democrats are running for party backing and eventually Michigan's 4-year gubernatorial seat. The same amount are in the primary race for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S....