Shop locally, give back at Grand Rapids Downtown Market during holidays
Submitted 12-09-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Buying local this holiday season ensures that more dollars will be recirculated back into the community. The Downtown Market is hosting activities in support of the local economy.
Downtown noodle restaurant pays homage to historical spice trade
Submitted 12-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
From the moment one walks in, The Bandit Queen tells a story through not only the food, but also the decor and overall design aesthetic of the small 20-seat establishment.
Coat drive to benefit area neighborhood, women's center
Submitted 12-09-2014 under NEWS
The Give+Love Coat Drive exists to facilitate and coordinate the distribution of outerwear to ensure that no woman or child goes without proper weather wear during the winter months in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids youth review holiday events at John Ball Zoo
Submitted 12-08-2014 under NONPROFITS
Youth reporters from the The Andy Angelo Press Club attended the annual "Zoo Goes Boo" event and report on their experience.
Story Matters: Brandon describes his dream car
Submitted 12-08-2014 under NONPROFITS
Brandon talks about how he would like to be a car designer and the type of car he would create.
Hannah Rose Graves - "The Other Side"
Submitted 12-06-2014 under NONPROFITS
Local singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares a song off her new album in the WYCE music library.
Hannah Rose Graves - "Solid Gold"
Submitted 12-06-2014 under NONPROFITS
Local singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares this soulful love song in the WYCE music library.
Black Lives Matter Grand Rapids chapter kicks off meetings with nonviolence training, rally at Calder Plaza
Submitted 12-05-2014 under NEWS
In the wake of events in Ferguson, MO, Grand Rapids leaders created a chapter of the national organization Black Lives Matter to address issues of racism locally.
Catalyst Radio: Hope Network program promotes peer relationships for mental health support
Submitted 12-05-2014 under NEWS
Peer to peer support is key to Hope Network’s Our Place program.
Advancing mobility one walk at a time
Submitted 12-05-2014 under OPINION
Preparations for the disART Festival in April 2015 have been underway for several months. disART will showcase performances and visual art exhibits by artists who are in some way physically or mentally impaired.