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Comprehensive Therapy Center announces new Interim Executive Director
by (CTC_GR)
Submitted 09-20-2022 under NONPROFITS
Comprehensive Therapy Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Sawyer as the Interim Executive Director. Ellen has worked for Comprehensive Therapy Center since 2014 serving as Director of Operations and, most recently, as...
Graphic designer brings new life to nonprofit
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, art-loving Erika Bland is striving for a lasting impact in her new role as Communications Coordinator at Access of West Michigan. “Access strives to be a beacon for the community,” Bland said, “and...
New pastry shop brings taste of France to Cherry Street
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
East Lansing-based Le Bon Macaron has recently opened its second location in East Hills (951 Cherry Street SE). Macarons, not to be confused with coconut and almond based macaroons, are colorful French pastries (picture a gourmet Oreo-shaped...Circle Theatre: Becky's New Car
by (Nadijak)
Submitted 02-03-2015 under
Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage-with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles...
VALENTIGER Album Release Party
by (brentshirey)
Submitted 07-10-2014 under
SAT July 12 2014The Pyramid Scheme {link} 68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 21+, START:8PM ///// END: 11:55PM There are four acts: Nathan K (acoustic solo act - also releasing an album) The Handgrenades (from Detroit - awesome...
Osgood Brewing Co. brings first craft brewery, gourmet pizzeria to Grandville
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grandville brewery, which opened September 5, is adding variety to the local restaurant fare. The first brewery in the area, Osgood Brewing Company's opening days have presented them with some hurdles to overcome. Ron Denning, Grandville...
Plans for Grand Rapids hostel still in the works, but ideas are evolving
by (Matthew Knaack)
Submitted 04-21-2013 under VOICES
In March 2012, I came to the same conclusion that I'd realized when I was a teenager: I wanted to be my own boss. That's when like-minded friend Tom Damitio and I decided that we would open a hostel here in Grand Rapids. Ever since, we have...