Open letter to Forest Hills Public Schools superintendent from equity leaders, parents and alumni
Submitted 09-20-2016 under OPINION
In response to students from Forest Hills Central bringing a Betsy Ross flag and Trump political banner to a football game at Houseman Field against Ottawa Hills, many parents and leaders are calling for educational institutions to provide more critical thinking around issues of systemic racism.
Forest Hills flag incident is teachable moment for adults: Consider the realities of others before acting
Submitted 09-20-2016 under OPINION
Actions have consequences that hurt other people, that’s why bullying is so bad.
Ride The Rapid to ArtPrize Eight
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS
Travel smarter using alternative transportation options to ensure you get the most out of ArtPrize this year.
Young Leaders Against Violence accepting applications for new "agents of change"
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NONPROFITS
Young Leaders Against Violence or YLAV is a youth-led coalition against relationship and sexual violence. YLAV is now accepting applications from high school and college age students in Kent County.
Lowell graduate returns to West Michigan to discuss the power of student activism
Submitted 09-20-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
An interview with student leader, Leighton Watson on what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him and the importance of student voices.
The Rapid's education campaign "There's More to the Ride" earns national honor
Submitted 09-19-2016 under NEWS
The American Public Transportation Association recognized The Rapid for excellence in their recent rider story campaign.
Grand Rapids offers free tours of acclaimed Water Resource Recovery Facility
Submitted 09-19-2016 under NONPROFITS
City’s aim is to help spur understanding of infrastructure’s importance
Why Grand Rapids Public Schools parents should give school lunch a chance
Submitted 09-19-2016 under OPINION
GRPS school meals are usually healthier that lunches from home
"Mr. Burns": Actors' Theatre imagines life after the apocalypse
Submitted 09-17-2016 under NONPROFITS
A discussion with director Randy Wyatt about "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" by Anne Washburn at Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Symphony's exciting, new season will have you on the edge of your seat
Submitted 09-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Symphony's 2016-17 opening Sept. 16-17 welcomes Harry Potter, E.T., MercyMe, Lalah Hathaway and new music director Marcelo Lehninger to town