History
Ziggy Marley's Forward to Love Tour hits Grand Rapids
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
"If you know your history, then you know where you coming from, then you wouldn't have to ask who the 'eck do you think I am."--Bob Marley, from his song Buffalo Soldier. History and its relationship to the social justice issues of...
Glance at the Past - Cigars
by (WYCE)
Submitted 08-23-2011 under NONPROFITS
At the turn of the 20th Century, cigars were the tobacco of choice among Grand Rapidians.
Glance at the Past - Gerald R. Ford
by (WYCE)
Submitted 07-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
A brief history of "Grand Rapids' favorite son," Gerald R. Ford.
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 3
by (Matt Poole)
Submitted 06-29-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part III: “FREE INDEED” This is part three in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He performed last Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S....
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 2
by (Matt Poole)
Submitted 06-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part II: “FALSE PROPHETS” This is part two in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S. Division) in...
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 1
by (Matt Poole)
Submitted 06-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part I: THE "CULT ALBUM" This is part one in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S. Division) in...
Local children's book author leads 250-mile bike ride to Chicago
by (saradipity)
Submitted 05-18-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
With internet, television, smart phones and the numerous other electronic distractions, today’s youth are becoming more and more apathetic to the idea of enacting big ideas. Local children’s book author Sue Stauffacher set out on a five...
Glance at the Past - Ryerson Public Library
by (WYCE)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
In 1904, the Ryerson Library opened to give Rapidians a place for books. A renovation in 2003 made the Ryerson Library what it is today: the Grand Rapids Public Library.
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.
Uncivil disobedience: Thoughts on recent vandalism from a former Wealthy Street business owner
by (geobay3)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under OPINION
In the wake of continuing vandalism in the Wealthy Street business district, I feel compelled to offer another take on the so-called gentrification of the area. As a lifelong resident of Delaware, I moved here in 1988 to open my first art gallery on...