Homes for All represents residents in gentrification crisis at GR City Commission Meeting
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NEWS
Homes For All, a collective of city residents affected by recent changes in Grand Rapids, spoke to the commissioners about the housing crisis and gentrification.
Poverty simulation asks, "What could we do differently?"
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Professionals from Metro Health participate in a poverty simulation and learn the realities some of their patients live every day.
Public Museum presents "Great American Eclipse" forum in anticipation of August solar event
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is teaming with eclipse activities media sponsor WZZM-13 to present a “Great American Eclipse” information forum at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 1 in the Meijer Theater at the GRPM. The event is free and open to the public.
Dégagé Ministries aims to transform lives through care, community center
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Transforming lives is not just a catch phrase or a clever slogan; it is simply what we strive to do here at Dégagé.
Free seminar series jumpstarts food entrepreneurs with advice from industry experts
Submitted 02-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
In March, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will present its first-ever Recipes for Success series, a three-week program designed for food entrepreneurs. The free educational seminars are aimed at providing industry insight to budding and accelerating food entrepreneurs.
Challenging conversations shape local arts community
Submitted 02-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
The West Michigan arts community comes together for a day of conversation regarding what it means to be a creative in 2017 on Saturday, February 25 at "Break it Down | Make it Better."
Community advocate faces Grand Rapids' housing crisis, gentrification
Submitted 02-21-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
After having to leave her lifelong neighborhood, LaDonna Norman is fighting for families losing their homes to gentrification.
Understanding China as a growing world power
Submitted 02-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
In a public talk, a national security expert focuses on Asia and the role it will play in US foreign policy.
WYCE honors late Dirk Koning at Jammies XVIII
Submitted 02-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
Dirk Koning’s vision for providing media access to everyone has empowered multitudes of people in West Michigan. The intriguing leader of Grand Rapids Community Media Center who passed away 12 years ago was recognized for his vision and integrity at a recent awards event.
What did we learn about "Un día sin Inmigrantes"?
Submitted 02-20-2017 under OPINION
A local business owner reflects on Grand Rapids' joining the movement in solidarity for Human Rights.