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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...
Catalyst Radio: Until Love Is Equal seeks LGBT non-discrimination rights
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-06-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW On today’s Catalyst Radio, we talk with representatives from the local grassroots organization Until Love Is Equal, working on anti-discrimination...
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!
The Red Sea Pedestrians take Abbey Road to Wealthy Theatre
by (WYCE)
Submitted 10-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Kalamazoo's The Red Sea Pedestrians "world roots" music has been said to delight Michigan listening audiences, as evidenced by the band earning two WYCE Jammie Awards. Before bringing "The Red Sea Pedestrians and The Corn Fed...
WYCE Hat Trick concert supports local refugee program
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Local radio station WYCE has been hosting the Hat Trick Concert Series for more than a decade. Each show consists of a national act brought in to One Trick Pony in downtown Grand Rapids. Donations are collected - but not for the radio station! Each...
Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds
by (WYCE)
Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS
'Glance at the Past' shares the story of the Playground Association of Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Pottery Works
by (WYCE)
Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
John Lipzinski made a lot of pots in his facility which stood at the city limits of Michigan and Eastern in 1876. He used an old fashioned hand press for flower pots and a more modern press for molding pots. The hand made pots were used...
Glance at the Past - McGeorge Bundy
by (WYCE)
Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
McGeorge Bundy, lawyer, diplomat and grandfather to his namesake, the National Security Advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street
by (WYCE)
Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
In this episode of Glance at the Past, Grab Corners, now known as Campau Square, was the first S-Curve of Grand Rapids. A steep grade difference forced the Common Council to raise Canal Street four feet. A hotel downtown remained open while being...
Glance at the Past - Prohibition
by (WYCE)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Michigan followed Maine's idea for prohibition in 1853, but, it was found impossible to do enforce this ideal in Grand Rapids. By 1870, Grand Rapids housed 58 saloons and five breweries. Women's organizations for prohibition, were an...