History
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...Glance at the Past - City Horses
by (WYCE)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.Glance at the Past - Maya Lin
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-31-2011 under NONPROFITS
Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.Glance at the Past - Indian Mounds
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids' original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.Glance at the Past - East Side Canal
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
The East Side Power Canal was started in 1835 and completed in 1842.Petoskey author offers historical glimpse of Northern Michigan's Bay View community
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 01-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
Journey back to Northern Michigan's Victorian times Thursday evening, Jan. 13, when long-time Petoskey resident and author Mary Jane Doerr presents a glimpse of historic Bay View, a neighboring community near Petoskey. This popular coastal...Winter photos: Someone must know which street this is
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 12-30-2010 under OPINION
A couple of weeks ago, The Rapidian and The Grand Rapids Press launched their respective winter photo projects. On our part, we asked Rapidians to share what there is to love about West Michigan winters. The Press opted for a caption...Crowd cheers on Hispanic Flamenco Ballet at Wealthy Theatre
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 11-03-2010 under NEWS
On Wednesday morning, the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet's charter bus pulled up to Wealthy Theatre. Not far away were a swarm of yellow buses carrying more than 300 students. Billed on the dance company's website as the best option for student field...Fulton Street Cemetery - Part II: Citizens and their contributions to Grand Rapids
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-10-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The Fulton Street Cemetery is home to men and women who made this city what it is today. Many of the things we enjoy in this city were created by the settlers of a tiny frontier town called Grand Rapids. “The people in this cemetery are...Fulton Street Cemetery - Part I: The history and design of a historic masterpeice
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Nestled in the Midtown neighborhood, lying quietly behind a wall on Fulton Street is a great historic relic. The Fulton Street Cemetery is a park maintained by the city for people of all ages to come and enjoy a goldmine of history. The cemetery is...