Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride
Submitted 05-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
Fourth Active Commute Week Set for May 11-15 expected to grow with new Bike Train Program
Everyone wins: Tearing down barriers to economic success in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-07-2015 under OPINION
Despite all of its growth in recent years, Grand Rapids still has a long way to go towards being a city where all can live and thrive economically. Grand Rapids currently ranks 51 out of 52 as worst cities economically for African Americans.
Just get over it: GVSU graduate shares Title IX experience with no closure
Submitted 05-06-2015 under OPINION
Sara Chittenden was sexually assaulted by another student at GVSU and they made him write a three page paper as punishment.
Streetcar history takes shape in upcoming book
Submitted 05-06-2015 under OPINION
May 10, 2015 is the 150th anniversary of mass transportation in Grands Rapids. Carl Bajema brings the details and history to life in his second book to be published within the next year, "The History of Grand Rapids Street Cars."
The Rapidian to celebrate the "we" that makes citizen journalism powerful
Submitted 05-05-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The Rapidian's Community Celebration tips a glass to the "We" that makes our citizen-powered news source possible. Join us on May 14 to get advance access to all of our donor thank-you gifts.
Logan's Alley to celebrate 15 years with week of giving back
Submitted 05-05-2015 under NEWS
From May 10 to May 15 Logan's Alley will be donating 15% of each day's sales to a different local nonprofit each day for their anniversary celebration.
What's drugs got to do with it
Submitted 05-05-2015 under OPINION
On May 14, two of the nation's leading experts on the War on Drugs will be visiting Wealthy Theatre for a free event to help our community have a conversation about the effects of the current drug policy- and how we can change it.
Vintage Street Market returns to Downtown Market for second year
Submitted 05-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
On May 10, Mother's Day, the Vintage Street Market opens for the season, featuring 60 vendors selling vintage furniture, clothing, kitchen goods and more.
Eastown's annual Picnic in the Park to plant 15 new trees
Submitted 05-05-2015 under NEWS
On May 9, the Eastown Community Association will partner with Friends of GR Parks to increase the shade canopy at Sigsbee Park.
State of Our Schools: Secure, Connect, Transform
Submitted 05-05-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
In a short amount of time, the Transformation Plan has shown significant results. On Saturday, May 16, Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal will be giving her State of Our Schools address at Ottawa Hills High School.