Neighborhood celebrates former church site
Submitted 02-01-2018 under NONPROFITS
From Past to Present: A unified celebration of the St. Joseph the Worker Church building and its legacy in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood.
City Manager Greg Sundstrom attends his last city commission meeting
Submitted 01-31-2018 under NEWS
Tuesday night's City Commission meeting, on January 30, 2018, had City Manager Greg Sundstrom Retire and Eric DeLong sworn in as interim manager. Citizens also talked about affordable housing and the search for a new city manager.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What happens to a Secular Humanist who lives by the Golden Rule?
Submitted 01-30-2018 under OPINION
Does a secular humanist who follows his or her heart and lives in general by the ‘Golden Rule’ have a chance of seeing Heaven?
Community celebrates City Manager Greg Sundstrom's retirement
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NEWS
Elected officials, police officers, firefighters and other community members came to say farewell to City Manager, Greg Sundstrom at the DeVos Place, Monday, January 29, 2018.
Junior Achievement Girls' Dream Fair looks to inspire hundreds of middle schoolers
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event.
Water's Extreme Journey Exhibit opening, Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum on February 3 to celebrate two exciting events - the opening of the new exhibit Water’s Extreme Journey and the 2018 Ethnic Heritage Festival.
City Manager forum only opportunity for residents to meet candidates
Submitted 01-30-2018 under OPINION
The City Commission and Mayor have narrowed the search to three finalists and will be holding a community forum on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Wealthy Theatre starting at 5:30 p.m. This will be the only opportunity for citizens to meet the candidates and directly voice their questions and concerns.
New coffee shop opens on Grand Rapids' Westside
Submitted 01-30-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
The Corridor Coffee Shop opened Monday January 22, 2018 on Stocking Avenue in the area known as the Westside Corridor.
Jammies XIX, WYCE's local, regional music awards showcase returns to The Intersection February 9
Submitted 01-30-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
The event features 24 live music performances and 20 awards given to the best music released in the past year. Various awards are selected by WYCE programmers, critics, and by community voting.
Great Decisions Series continues with focus on China
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series continues on February 5 with presentations on China.