Tips for staying warm this winter
Submitted 01-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
You're not alone in staying warm this winter. Use these tips or call 2-1-1 for more information.
Mayor discusses city chickens, term limits, police relations on City Connection
Submitted 01-05-2015 under NEWS
Mayor Heartwell answered questions about the new term limits, backyard chickens and more live on Monday night, for his monthly show City Connection.
Community meeting hosts break dancers; gives GR residents a chance to have fun while planning
Submitted 01-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
GR Forward works with neighborhood youth to make community meetings more fun while also getting feedback from residents
GR Bagel welcomes community into new storefront
Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS
Owners Rene Pascal Kalter and Lisa Barhydt open their bagel shop storefront at the previous home of the Uptown Kitchen in Eastown.
Urban planner works to launch outdoor sports gear rental at affordable rates
Submitted 12-30-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Kendall Gilbert has plans to launch an outdoor sports gear rental by collectively building inventory of used equipment.
Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods
Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Collaboration with neighborhood organizations is key to the success of our soon-to-be-open GoSite.
Reading tutors needed for Literacy Center of West Michigan
Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS
The Literacy Center of West Michigan will be hosting an orientation for individuals wishing to donate their time as reading tutors.
Fight homelessness in West Michigan; donate to Well House
Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS
There's still time to donate dollars to The Well House 19:1 campaign.
Backyard Chicken Ordinance to be discussed at Public Hearing
Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS
With public support, the Backyard Chicken Ordinance could make it legal for qualified citizens to own chickens for a two-year trial. The Grand Rapids City Commission is hosting a public hearing to gauge citizens' opinions on the subject.
Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar
Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS
Popular vegan fare restaurant Bartertown has remodeled its interior and plans to add a live food bar next door.