Abandoned mines on the Westside: Are they in danger of sinking?
Submitted 01-23-2018 under NEWS
With a sink hole opening up at the site of the old William T. Powers gypsum mine on the city's westside we take a look at the history of mining in Grand Rapids.
Community building through resource sharing in Heartside
Submitted 01-23-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Join us at our open house style event to learn more about resources in West Michigan, participate in raffles, and engage with fellow Dwelling Place residents and staff on how to get involved in the community!
Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors announces largest-ever donation to property crisis fund
Submitted 01-23-2018 under NEWS
The Realtors Property Crisis Fund provides financial assistance to property owners affected by a property disaster or need for disability adaption.
Comprenew becomes an e-Stewards Digital Equity Refurbishing & Recycling Partner
Submitted 01-23-2018 under NONPROFITS
Comprenew, a certified nonprofit electronics recycler, is part of a new e-Stewards initiative to address digital inequities in low-income communities.
Great Decisions Series brings global issues to West Michigan
Submitted 01-22-2018 under NONPROFITS
World Affairs Council brings world-class experts to West Michigan for dialogue on global issues
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is sex in virtual reality cheating? Part 3
Submitted 01-22-2018 under OPINION
I read with interest your recent column regarding whether Virtual Reality pornography is ‘cheating,' James wrote. Couples often wrestled with the issue of the husband's use of porn, whether print or video: did it constitute cheating, a form of adultery?
Catalyst Radio: WMCAT talks teen music projects, Creston Brewery show
Submitted 01-19-2018 under NONPROFITS
Come hear teens perform their own compositions with local musicians at Creston Brewery on Sunday, January 21, 2018.
'Meet-Your-Sikh' event to bring community leaders together to raise awareness of Sikhism
Submitted 01-19-2018 under NEWS
Religious leaders, business owners and government officials will be in attendance to learn more about the tenets and belief systems of Sikhism.
Activist Bree Newsome speaks at Grand Valley State University in light of MLK commemoration
Submitted 01-18-2018 under NEWS
For Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week at Grand Valley State University Bree Newsome, artisit, filmmaker, and activist, presents as a keynote speaker. She discusses personal experiences with civil rights and The Black Lives Movement.
American Civil War Museum CEO highlights importance of understanding history
Submitted 01-18-2018 under NEWS
Christy S. Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia spoke at Grand Valley as part of MLK week.