ENERGY STAR Certification is Newest Climate Milestone for the Christian Reformed Church
Submitted 05-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
Becomes second denominational building in U.S. to receive certification
Grand Rapids Football Club brings semi-pro soccer to Houseman Field
Submitted 05-26-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
On Saturday, May 30, the new sports team, embracing a concept of "One City, One Club" as their motto, will have its premier. The team is possible thanks to funds raised with the help of over 600 local citizens.
The Spoke Folks to celebrate all things bicycle at second annual fundraiser
Submitted 05-26-2015 under NEWS
The fundraiser event "Crank" on May 30 will benefit the mission of The Spoke Folks, to increase and sustain bicycle ridership in Grand Rapids.
Who pays the cost: Cycles of disinvestment, economic exclusion, gentrification, redlining still plague Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-26-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Ask yourself why there are pockets of generational poverty, visual areas of disinvestment, high crime rates, low performing schools and high unemployment rates in predominately African American and Latino neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Catalyst Radio: GRPM unveils Discovery of King Tut exhibit, featuring interactive media
Submitted 05-26-2015 under NEWS
Exhibit at Grand Rapids Public Museum gives glimpse into what archeologists saw when uncovering King Tut’s tomb.
Our place, your voices: Southside news from southside neighbors- and why that matters
Submitted 05-22-2015 under OPINION
Who knew an immigrant kid from the southside of the city would be given the chance to speak his mind, and for that I am thankful to The Rapidian.
In Season: May 23, 2015
Submitted 05-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
Round trip to NYC for price of admission to GRAM
Submitted 05-22-2015 under NEWS
New York City artist TJ Wilcox used five cameras to shoot a time lapse record of one perfect day in New York shot from the roof top of his building in Union Square.
Our place, your voices: Rediscovering Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-22-2015 under OPINION
Moving to a new state makes me think a little bit harder about the things I'll miss in this current one.
Young authors release new book with reading and signing at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 05-21-2015 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center kids published their fourth anthology, The Book of Explosions: Tiny Purple Thunderlights. The young authors celebrated with a public reading and book signing at the Wealthy Theatre Wednesday night.