Catalyst Radio: Safe Haven provides refuge for victims of domestic violence
Submitted 02-12-2015 under NEWS
Education and empowerment of women are methods for Safe Haven Ministries’ goal of ending domestic violence.
The Right Place's economic outlook for West Michigan
Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION
The Right Place puts West Michigan on the map as a economic development hotspot.
Story Matters: Nerida Aviles shares difficulties faced in USA
Submitted 02-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Nerida Aviles describes the challenges she has encountered in the United States and why she has chosen to still remain.
Discover six locally owned alternatives to Trader Joe's
Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION
Yesterday afternoon, Trader Joe’s confirmed that it plans to open a location across from Centerpointe Mall in late 2015 or 2016. From the posts of my friends on Facebook, you would think that Grand Rapids just won the hipster lottery or something.
Dyer-Ives Competition looks to foster local poets
Submitted 02-12-2015 under NEWS
The contest is seeking out poems from all Kent County residents, from kindergarten students to adults, and is giving out cash prizes to winners.
Remembering Dirk Koning
Submitted 02-10-2015 under OPINION
It has been 10 years since Dirk Koning left us so unexpectedly. Many of us remember this free speech pioneer. Here are 10 memories from someone who worked with him on a daily basis.
Green Drinks offers networking for environmental field
Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Green Drinks is an event hosted by WMEAC each month for people interested in the environmental field to network, exchange ideas and have casual conversation. The next Green Drinks will be held at Grand Rapids Brewing Company.
Foodie Film Series to include food tastings, demonstrations, panel discussions
Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Downtown Market is bringing a food-based documentary series to their new selection of events this spring.
Disability 101 Part II: The disappearing act
Submitted 02-10-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Embracing the stereotype of the Disabled person who has found happiness because she has overcome disability, like the Super Bowl commercial featuring Amy Purdy, means ignoring the fact that many people with different physical and mental experiences live normal, flourishing lives.
Marie Catribs serves sustainability
Submitted 02-10-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Marie Catrib's is environmentally conscious about the food they serve by choosing to buy local. Their building is gold LEED certified, designed and built by Bazzani Associates, a company that has created many sustainable buildings.