Experience of food insecurity inspires Grand Valley student to help others
Submitted 12-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
As a kid, film student Gabby Vernon struggled with food insecurity. Now she's using her craft to feed others.
Learn diabetes symptoms, prevention tips from the American Diabetes Association - West Michigan
Submitted 12-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
Diabetes is on the rise, and if the trend continues, 1 of every 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050.
Grand Rapids Ballet's 'The Nutcracker,' featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony, is a West Michigan tradition
Submitted 12-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Ballet's new production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony, is back for its third year in DeVos Performance Hall
Welcome Center at Grand Rapids Art Museum gets reinvented
Submitted 12-13-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
GRAM and Experience Grand Rapids have collaborated to develop the Welcome Center at GRAM.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" musical showing at Grand Rapids Public Museum in partnership with Stage GR
Submitted 12-13-2016 under NONPROFITS
Now through December 31, 2016 shows will take place at the Meijer Theater in the Grand Rapids Public Musem in conjunction with their special exhibit "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown."
Calm in the chaos: Life of a therapy dog volunteer
Submitted 12-13-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
One therapy dog and her owner bring smiles and hope to difficult situations through their volunteer work.
Buddhism professor's journey from Christianity to a blissful state of "I don't know."
Submitted 12-13-2016 under OPINION
Student Alanna Sanchez interviews Jeremy Beahan, a humanities professor at Kendall College Art and Design on his faith journey.
Reflection on the Tree Lighting Ceremony
Submitted 12-12-2016 under OPINION
Bringing the community together to celebrate the holiday season and each other.
Independent music label dizzybird records celebrates second year
Submitted 12-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Dizzybird records recently celebrated their second anniversary and reflect on how they got started and what's in store for the future.
Encore! A national movement expands locally
Submitted 12-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Encore initiative encourages 50+ to use their skills and experience for the good of the community.