Blandford expansion grows Nature's Learning Lab for students
Submitted 04-21-2017 under NEWS
Generations of students have trekked the wooded trails of Blandford Nature Center. Now their environmental education will be enhanced by the new Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center opening on Earth Day.
Recycling Grand Rapids - changes and challenges
Submitted 04-21-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
How does Grand Rapids adapt to changes to the recycling processes and recycling goals for the next decade?
Catalyst Radio: Anne Elizabeth Moore on media, misogyny and capitalism
Submitted 04-21-2017 under NEWS
Katie Gordon speaks with author and cultural critic Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new book "Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes."
Native American community feels disrespected over proposed restructuring of educational program
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NEWS
On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, community members who support the Native American Education Program of the Grand Rapids Public Schools held a public hearing over concerns for the program's future.
Review: Flaming Lips bring the weirdness to 20 Monroe Live
Submitted 04-20-2017 under OPINION
The Flaming Lips bring signature oddness and spectacle to Grand Rapids.
Black motorists twice as likely to be pulled over, searched by Grand Rapids police
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NEWS
Discussion of traffic stop study brought representatives of the City, the Grand Rapids Police Department and community members together for five town hall meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18-19, 2017.
Hunger Walk 2017: Make a difference on Sunday afternoon stroll
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Former executive director of Access of West Michigan celebrates the 40th Annual Hunger Walk by noting how change can happen in the context of a community.
Community garden grant recipients announced by World Renew
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Five community gardens projects in Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties received funding and training grants of $1250 this month to grow their projects and increase their benefit to local community members.
No stopping them now, these Grand Rapids kids are on the move
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Kent Transition Center’s partnership with The Rapid helps special education students maintain independence, one bus ride at a time
St. Cecilia hosts wine tasting in newly restored historic building
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Eat. Drink. Be Merry! is on Saturday evening, starting at 6 p.m. on April 29, 2017 at St. Cecilia Music Center in downtown Grand Rapids.