Wyoming
The Diatribe launches anti-racist art project to shift narrative of southeast, southwest Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-07-2021 under NEWS
“If you had art that reclaimed your neighborhood, what would that look like?” This question will be asked of young residents from Grand Rapids’ southeast and southwest sides, as part of a new anti-racist project bringing large-...
From rental application to restraining order, Part 2
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 10-25-2019 under OPINION
In early September, Jaylynne Yancy filled out a rental application for a unit belonging to United Properties. After a series of negative reviews, public responses, and social media posts described in part one of this article, employees at United...
From rental application to restraining order, Part 1
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 10-25-2019 under OPINION
In early September, Jaylynne Yancy completed a rental application for a unit belonging to United Properties. She paid the application fee, but was turned down, based on an eviction on her record that had already been cleared with a bankruptcy...
Experience of food insecurity inspires Grand Valley student to help others
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
It’s late September and Gabby Vernon is standing in a field in Allendale, launching a drone. The drone lifts off and hovers more than a hundred feet above Ham Family Farm where a dozen volunteers are picking kale and loading it onto a van...
Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones visit Grand Rapids!
Submitted 12-04-2013 under NEWS
Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones held a master class and exclusive meet and greet on November 17, 2013 at Expressions Dance in Wyoming. The event was held to raise money for The Brand UR and antibully charity both girls support. A...
Second attempt to raise money for Wyoming Public Schools to appear on November 5 ballot
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS
In the November 5 elections, two proposals will appear on ballots for Wyoming voters. They both seek to raise money to improve the schools in the district. Proposal One would grant Wyoming Public Schools $37 million dollars and place a tax with a...
9th Annual Metro-Cruise visits 28th Street
by (magical)
Submitted 09-18-2013 under OPINION
As the weather warmed up for the 9th Annual Metro Cruise event held in Wyoming-Kentwood, so did the classic and antique cars that went on display for the local popular two day event. "Metro-Cruise helps to bring in the people into town and...
Back to school the Talent Search way
by (TRiO Educationa...)
Submitted 08-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
Grand Valley State University’s grant-based TRiO Educational Talent Search program will be holding its first annual Back-to-School Picnic on August 28, 2013 at Pinery Park in Wyoming. The picnic, which aims to celebrate the program’s...
Mark Sala, Sweet J Band perform for final Concert in the Park of 2013
by (magical)
Submitted 08-12-2013 under NEWS
The weather appeared to be threatening the last summer Concert in the Park at Lamar Park. However, their was plenty of sunshine in time for the concert on August 6. There were plenty of activities for both the young and old to enjoy. There were...
Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming officials debate consolidation of police, fire departments
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 07-19-2013 under NEWS
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) presented its consolidation assessment of police and fire services report to elected officials of Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming at a special joint meeting. The three-hour long meeting...