Hometown Heroes 2015 Profiles: Judge Sara Smolenski
Submitted 03-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
We are continuing a series of posts highlighting the awards recipients for the 2015 Hometown Heroes Celebration put on by the American Red Cross of West Michigan.
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
At this year’s Women and Environment Symposium, speakers discussed environmental justice and related topics such as healthy homes and family health, inclusion and localizing food.
Downtown discussions get real about "crip life"
Submitted 03-23-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
LaughFest used humor to open up conversation on differences, disability and the upcoming DisArt Festival.
Griffins in position for another deep playoff run
Submitted 03-20-2015 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Griffins have set a new franchise record for points in consecutive games. Their 18-game point streak tops their previous record of 16 set in the 2002-03 season.
Hometown Heroes 2015 Profiles: Frederick Bw'Ombongi
Submitted 03-20-2015 under NONPROFITS
We are continuing a series of posts highlighting the awards recipients for the 2015 Hometown Heroes Celebration put on by the American Red Cross of West Michigan.
Story Matters: Keith Smith remembers great influence of Dirk Koning on his life with public television
Submitted 03-19-2015 under NONPROFITS
Keith Smith shares how he discovered public television and got involved in his own hometown of Holland's public access services.
Have you considered growing your own healthy food?
Submitted 03-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
Our Kitchen Table (OKT) is currently recruiting residents of the Baxter, SECA/Southtown, Eastown and Garfield Park neighborhoods who would like to grow their own healthy food.
Four Grand Rapids organizations to host Celebrate! Community Arts Day
Submitted 03-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
Artists Creating Together (ACT), the Girls Choral Academy, Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities (GAAH) and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company, will offer activities, workshops and performances at this free event.
Running for the health of it
Submitted 03-18-2015 under OPINION
After running the half marathon, deciding to run a 5K can seem like no big deal. But sometimes the emotional barriers can make 3.1 miles feel like a marathon.
Chelsea Flemings announced as local Boys & Girls Clubs 2015 Youth of the Year
Submitted 03-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
On February 26th, the community celebrated three Youth of the Year finalists and announced Chelsea Flemings as this year’s local winner.