Grand Rapids
Interfaith Service and Discussion at Dominican Center
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
Prayer Service and Discussion Sunday, September 16 In support of the International Day of Peace, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are hosting a prayer service and discussion. All are invited to Dominican Chapel at Marywood this Sunday, September...
The Rapidian expands coverage boundaries
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under OPINION
The Rapidian is now available for coverage of "the City of Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas," which includes Walker, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grand Rapids Township, East Grand Rapids, Planfield Township, Ada, Comstock Park and...
San Chez Bistro unveils new mural by local artist
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
As part of an Artprize entry, Grand Rapids based artist Phanie Mills- Behning has been working day and night to complete an outdoor mural. The mural was commissioned by San Chez Bistro and is located on the wall of the restaurant’s patio at 38...
National Right to Literacy Scroll Comes to Grand Rapids
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 09-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Literacy Center of West Michigan has received the national Right to Literacy Scroll and will seek signatures from Grand Rapids residents to show their support for literacy and volunteering. The Scroll has traveled to over 100 cities and...
New platform launched for sharing captures of Grand Rapids
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-10-2012 under OPINION
There's a new way to share your photos of what's happening and who's around Grand Rapids: the Rapidian Photographers Facebook group. Aimed to provide an easy way for members of the community to contribute to The Rapidian and share their...
Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS
Amy Goodman will take the stage on Sept. 18, 2012 at noon to talk about the 2012 elections and community media at the Wealthy Theatre, a service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC). Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman is well...
Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
After a week that included a poverty simulation, a healthy food cook-off and a day of nonprofit open houses, Hunger Action Week 2012 ends in a college classroom. Rather than preparing for an exam, these students are preparing to make their mark on...
Grand Rapids will soon see another 26 miles of bike lanes
by (Matthew Knaack)
Submitted 08-29-2012 under NEWS
This week, Grand Rapids announced plans to add 26 miles of bike lanes across the city within the next year. This came alongside some long-term plans, too: officials want to add 17 miles of bike lanes each year until 2017, eventually giving...
Grand Rapids composting firm to expand services
by (Allison Arnold)
Submitted 07-27-2012 under NEWS
A local company is getting a boost of new business, thanks to demand for composting services in outlying areas. Grand Rapids-based composting firm New Soil announced recently that it would expand services across large portions of Muskegon...
Grand Rapids Brewing Co. re-opening as Michigan's first organic brewery
by (jsholinyan)
Submitted 07-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Cultivating a culture of its own, craft beer has given a rise to this Beer City. Dried taps and equipment once belonging to the Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) are being resurrected as preparation begins for re-opening in October as Michigan...