Mayoral candidates answer citizen questions on their role as mayor, representing young voices, City finances
Submitted 07-28-2015 under NEWS
With just one week left until the Primaries, we’re bringing more questions from our local citizens that were sent to us on July 15 at the Mayoral Debate.
First annual Art Outdoor Project draws attention to Grand Rapids with local art
Submitted 07-28-2015 under NEWS
The Art Outdoor Project, a part of Experience Grand Rapids' Cool City. Hot Art. campaign, is a selection of artwork from five local artists to be displayed on billboards along Michigan highways.
Cautionary signs foster well-being, unique identity of East Hills
Submitted 07-28-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
In an effort to improve the safety and recognition of his community, Eric Tank started making hand-crafted “Slow Down” signs for his neighbors. To date he's made 19 signs, and the movement has since spread to other communities in Grand Rapids.
New app-driven bike sharing program comes to Grand Rapids
Submitted 07-28-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Spokefly bikes can be used all over Grand Rapids and parked at any bike rack since the entire transaction is through the Spokefly app.
Local high school students work to restore their watershed
Submitted 07-28-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Plaster Creek Stewards installs rain gardens to ease stormwater flooding and expands to a new Rogue River team.
We need to stop talking about inner beauty and start teaching our girls to take action
Submitted 07-28-2015 under OPINION
A conversation about beauty - inner or outer - is a conversation about how to make yourself pleasing to others. And that’s not where we need to focus our attention.
Mayoral Candidate Spotlight:John George
Submitted 07-27-2015 under NEWS
John George is one of your Grand Rapids mayoral candidates running on the issue of fluoridation of our drinking water. He wants to not only end this practice, but see the budget balanced and more money returned to the citizens if elected.
POWER UP Luncheon inspires local young women to achieve their dreams
Submitted 07-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
New program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids teaches young women to believe in themselves and continue to dream.
In Season: July 25, 2015
Submitted 07-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
WMEAC co-founder inducted into Hall of Fame
Submitted 07-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Will Wolfe, co-founder of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, has been inducted into the Legacy Circle of the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame.