What's on Tap: July 3-9
Submitted 07-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Celebrate your independence with an ice cold pour from your favorite local brewpub.
Pet ownership limit law proposes wrong answer
Submitted 07-03-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids would be better served to pass a comprehensive set of animal care and control regulations that would give animal control officers and law enforcement the tools necessary to appropriately prosecute those that fail to provide proper care for the animals in their possession.
Should we keep our trees?
Submitted 07-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
Lee Mueller, Urban Forest Project Coordinator, highlights how Grand Rapids can protect our trees and reach our tree canopy goals.
Vendor Spotlight: Rose Beerhorst
Submitted 07-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
Tastefully bold patterns and colorful folk style. Rose talks about her handmade rugs, managing her small business, and favorite Grand Rapids restaurant
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition's prepares for city certification
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS
Executive Director Tom Tilma talks about creating longevity for the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, and how they are helping to create a cyclist friendly community.
Celebrate Independence Day downtown
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids' Independence Day celebration at Ah-Nab-Awen Park will cover two days this year.
Downtown Market open for holiday weekend
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NONPROFITS
The Outdoor Market will be open all three days this 4th of July holiday week: Tuesday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.); Thursday (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.). The indoor market hall will be open regular hours all weekend, including 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4.
Envisioning the future of Grand Rapids: how best to utilize downtown, riverfront
Submitted 07-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. along with the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools have launched a comprehensive planning process to inform the direction of downtown and the riverfront.
Elizabeth Stoddard of Fair Housing educates to end discrimination
Submitted 07-01-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Elizabeth Stoddard talks about passion, hometown pride and the biggest obstacles Fair Housing has to tackle.
Long Road Distillers advocates west side revitalization
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS
The first craft distillery in Grand Rapids will be opening on Leonard Street this coming fall, with licensing that includes distribution, sales and tastings.