History
We need immigrants
by (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION
Javier*, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, just got back from Guatemala 10 days ago. He had been deported a year and a half ago after he lost the case for his papers. Everybody knew he would come back. He is a noble man who would never abandon his wife and...
Glance at the Past - Michigan Trust Building
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Glance at the Past - Civic Auditorium
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Celtic pilgrimage to sacred places
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 02-29-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, is sponsoring a tour of England and Scotland, with a focus on the history of Celtic spirituality and mysticism. Highlights of this pilgrimage include London...
Through a Jewish lens
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
From February 1 - May 2, 2012, Dominican Center at Marywood is offering a 13-week program that will study the interfaith discussion of soul traits from the wisdom of the Hebrew Scripture and rabbinical writings. This is a 13-week course...
Discover legendary St. Mark Episcopal Church's 175-year-old history
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 01-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Join us Thursday evening, January 12 as we explore the legendary history of St. Mark Episcopal Church, a proud downtown landmark that can trace its beginnings to 1836. Called the church of mayors, St. Mark's members have been longtime...
Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Plank Road connected Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids, its thriving neighbor to the north. This 19th century middle passage finally limited the more than 30 mile trip to a single day's journey. "Glance at the Past" is a collaboration...
Glance at the Past - Fire Bell
by (WYCE)
Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
This bell still stands at the entrance of Grand Rapids Public Museum. Learn about its rich history with Grand Rapids Fire Department on this episode of Glance at the Past!
Spirits and Wine Author Reads at Schuler Books
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
One might think to write a mystery book, you'd need to read a few mystery books. Not the case with Susan Newhof: she's more of a science fiction reader, and the oddities of that genre provided the groundwork she needed to write a mystery....
Glance at the Past - Bridge Banquet
by (WYCE)
Submitted 10-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
Civil War soldiers are greeted with a lavish banquet upon their return to Grand Rapids.