observations
Season's greetings and what Picturesque shows us about Rapidians so far
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 12-21-2010 under OPINION
It's been half a week since Picturesque went up, and we've gotten over 30 submissions in the meantime. A few things that are coming across in the photos: Even in the winter, Grand Rapidians feel a strong connection to the lake. When I tell folks I...
Undercover in Heartside - Part III: Observations and conclusions
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-25-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...