Brewery takes on grassroots cooperative business model
Submitted 08-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Board members Nick Lavelle and Joshua Smith of the High Five Co-op Brewery explain the idea of the co-op and exciting new things on the horizon.
Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part Four
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Investment in neighborhood grassroots initiatives leads to internal change and steps for building a better future.
Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part Three
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Exploring our ethical responsibility to help our neighbors, particularly the most vulnerable, and upholding this in all aspects of community policing.
Last Movies in the Park to show double feature
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS
The final Movies in the Park will end in a double header featuring '90s favorites The Sandlot and Jurassic Park.
Diners take advantage of sweet, savory deals as Restaurant Week continues
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS
The fourth annual Restaurant Week is underway in Grand Rapids, offering gourmet delicacies for a fraction of the regular price.
Ramen shop to open on South Division
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS
Tory O'Haire's newest culinary venture, The Bandit Queen, sets its sights on Asian noodle cuisine with a ramen shop and tea room next door to Propaganda Doughnuts.
French pastry-inspired beer to see limited release in local stores
Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS
Brewery Vivant and Propaganda Doughnuts teamed up to create a pastry inspired ale. A very limited release will hit the shelves tomorrow.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market awarded prestigious LEED Gold certification
Submitted 08-19-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
On August 6 the Grand Rapids Downtown Market was one of the first urban markets in the country to be awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Muteflutes - "Chapultepec"
Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Another tune from Grand Rapids natives, The Muteflutes. Their new album, American Dream, was recorded in Southern Michigan over the course of 5 days.
The Muteflutes - "Giving In"
Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids indie folk rock band The Muteflutes joined WYCE to promote their new album "American Dream."