County budget balanced with boost from rising property values
Submitted 12-03-2015 under NEWS
An increase in property value in Kent County helped the commission pass a balanced budget on Nov. 19 and eliminated the need to cut any services.
Young writers at Harrison Park Elementary to share community stories on The Rapidian
Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Harrison Park Media Team reporters interviewed themselves for their first article on The Rapidian. The students have been writing for their school newspaper since September and are now writing for the broader Grand Rapids community.
115,000 meals donated on #GivingTuesday
Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Food Bank receives $28,682 through #GivingTuesday campaign, exceeding its goal.
'Tis the season to Embellish
Submitted 12-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
Exploring the popularity of handbells during the holiday season, with mutitple opportunities to see Embellish in concert.
Area refugees work to overcome cultural barriers, challenges
Submitted 12-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
As local refugees work to help their children navigate the school system while navigating a new culture themselves, the West Michigan Education and Cultural Center provides education and liaison services as they build community in West Michigan.
Local brewery to host tree lighting, ornament event to raise funds for Westside organization
Submitted 12-01-2015 under NEWS
Harmony Hall brewery will be kicking off the holidays with new beers and a fundraiser for the Westown Collaborative.
Grand Caroling hits right note to rouse holiday spirit downtown
Submitted 12-01-2015 under OPINION
Local choral groups will lead community sing-alongs on the steps of Welsh Auditorium for the first three Fridays in December. The free public event promises to rekindle the spirit when downtown Grand Rapids was the retail hub of the city.
"Coming Home" exhibition shared at UICA now through February
Submitted 12-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The new series of exhibits features Michigan artists and themes of local platforms for creativity.
Food Bank seeks 80,000 meals on #GivingTuesday
Submitted 11-30-2015 under NONPROFITS
Feeding America West Michigan hopes to raise $20,000 to support hunger relief in an online campaign.
Cultured Love first business to "graduate" from Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen
Submitted 11-30-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
A local couple has developed their own small food business in response to their daughter's Lyme disease, with help from the Downtown Market's programs and food entrepreneur community.