A home in Heartside: Guiding Light Mission offers food, shelter, way forward
Submitted 01-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
An out-of-work computer systems engineer, Napolean Frazier had run out of options. Guiding Light helped him keep moving.
Christopher Titus to perform at Wealthy Theatre January 15
Submitted 01-14-2015 under NEWS
Christopher Titus will perform his newest special and never-before-seen material this Thursday at Wealthy Theatre.
Justice: Bryan Stevenson calls for new metric
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
Despite severe weather and road hazards, Calvin College's January Series venue was at capacity with people there to hear Bryan Stevenson, "America's young Nelson Mandela," talk about his new book about justice and mercy.
Disability 101 (Part 1): Disability as dialogue
Submitted 01-13-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The mission of DisArt Festival 2015 is to change perceptions about disability, one work of art at a time. This is the first in a four-part series designed to help readers grapple with the cultural and philosophical questions that surround physical and mental difference.
DGRI to bring champion of data-driven goals to speaker series
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
Theresa Reno-Weber will be sharing how her team in Louisville uses data and performance-based government strategies to improve services, build transparency and increase involvement at the city government level.
Downtown library to host Historical Society's 'History Detectives Day'
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Historical Society will introduce attendees to stories from our city's history, including the bulldozing of downtown in the name of urban renewal, furniture factories and the legacy of Fannie Boylon, Grand Rapids' first femal home designer.
Multiple locations available city wide to recycle Christmas trees
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
Four city parks are currently designated as drop off sites for Christmas trees to be recycled.
Riolo Creative Engineering thrives on innovation
Submitted 01-13-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Marco Riolo shares his experience working in the creative field and what it takes to be successful in a competitive business where innovative thinking is a necessity.
More than 20 local groups to perform at WYCE Jammie Awards
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
WYCE will host the 16th year of Jammie Awards on February 13. The show will be an opportunity to see favorite acts, become acquainted with up and coming groups and support a community organization dedicated to local music.
Building revitalization projects proposed for Wealthy Street
Submitted 01-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
East Hills residents heard proposals aimed to develop two lots on Wealthy Street SE, with a butcher shop and a mixed-used development plans to revitalize the lots at 1059 and 1106 Wealthy.