"Hometown Champ" helps bring business to town
Submitted 08-07-2019 under NONPROFITS
For decades, the Bring It To GR program from Experience Grand Rapids has worked with local community members to draw regional and national conferences to town. In this piece, Stacey Hirvela shares her story of becoming a “Hometown Champ.”
Beyond Play: Art, Access, and Community Vitality
Submitted 08-06-2019 under NONPROFITS
A conversation between art and community, and the effects of Dwelling Place’s Community Arts programs.
City Connection - Shannon Harris of Our Community's Children joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion
Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS
Shannon Harris form Our Community's Children's to discuss a variety of issues and topics related to children in the City of Grand Rapids.
Citizens launch petition drive to reform the Grand Rapids City Commission
Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Democracy Initiative aims to add five new wards to the Grand Rapids City Commission.
2nd Ward candidates show their lighter side in run-up to election
Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS
Seriously absurd forum offers audience laughs and insights
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Do You Feel about Interfaith [Social] Relationships
Submitted 08-05-2019 under OPINION
Saul asks: How does your tradition handle inter- and multi-faith relationships? [i.e., social and friendship relationships, see note below]
In Season: August 3, 2019
Submitted 08-02-2019 under NONPROFITS
We have almost 60 vendors selling a vibrant and delicious selection of Michigan-grown produce, farm products, flowers + plants, and handmade artisan goods. Come treat yourself + your senses to a leisurely stroll through the Market. Open until 2!
National Night Out in the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood
Submitted 07-30-2019 under NONPROFITS
A sense of community has the power to create an atmosphere of pride and belonging. In the Heartside Neighborhood, community events such as National Night Out are more than just food and games.
Volunteering Enhances Communities and Connections
Submitted 07-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
Volunteers, residents, and communities come together to beautify places and meet new faces at volunteer functions.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Was Jesus a Communist?
Submitted 07-28-2019 under OPINION
Do you see parallels between Jesus' message and communism?