Grand Rapids
Local artists band together for typhoon relief
by (krebsnolan)
Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s been more than a month since Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines, claiming the lives of more than 5,600 people and displacing an estimated 4.4 million. While the devastation may have superseded from the front page, times are...
Experience Grand Rapids' new program seeks to reach out to visitors
by (valeriegreer)
Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids, the second largest city in Michigan, has annual success from ArtPrize and has been crowned “Beer City USA” of 2013. These achievements bring more visitors and tourists. Experience Grand Rapids (ExperienceGR), a...
Story Matters: 7th generation Grand Rapidian Jim Cox sees vitality in city today
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Jim Cox sat...
Catalyst Radio: Open Projector provides chance for local filmmakers to showcase works
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-06-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Open Projector is a project at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts focused on showcasing the work of local filmmakers. Organizers want to help create...
Restoring the charm of old Grand Rapids
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
For over 40 years, pigeons and bats have been the only tenants in the top four stories of the Kendall Building at 16 Monroe Center. This Thursday, December 5, the building will come back to life as 616 Development hosts their grand open house. 616...
Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones visit Grand Rapids!
Submitted 12-04-2013 under NEWS
Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones held a master class and exclusive meet and greet on November 17, 2013 at Expressions Dance in Wyoming. The event was held to raise money for The Brand UR and antibully charity both girls support. A...
Catalyst Radio: Ele's Place offers support for children dealing with grief
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-02-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio we feature Ele’s Place -- the local nonprofit working to provide support for children, and their families, who...
Eastown Community Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Branding and Website, Fund Drive
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Eastown Community Association has seen a lot of change and progress since its formation in 1973 and is now proud to announce that the organization has completed a rebranding process, complete with the launching of a new website. "The...
Community engagement: Empowering our citizens, encouraging local involvement
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 11-22-2013 under OPINION
“Describe yourself in three words.” After what felt like a million seconds had gone by, I managed to put together these three little words: driven, communal and passionate. It was with those three little words that I somehow got to where...
High Five Co-Op Brewery collaborations achieve impressive response
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 11-19-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
High Five Co-Op Brewery has already had two meet-ups at local breweries where those interested could buy memberships to the co-op for $150. The two meet-ups, one held at Harmony Brewing Company and the other at The Mitten Brewing Company, were met...