Hunger in uniform: JROTC cadets overcoming food insecurity
Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS
Students at Innovation Central High School are helping classmates and their own families beat hunger.
Grand Rapids micro-roaster doing coffee right
Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids native Craig Patterson opened his coffee store in 2007 in an old warehouse downtown. To get his business out there, he started "The Saturday Experience" which allows customers to sample their coffee and espresso.
Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run
Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS
Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.
Story Matters: Jaclyn Clark, Danielle Dunn share what they love about living on Fitzhugh
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
Jaclyn Clark and Danielle Dunn live in East Hills. They share what they love about living there: walkability, easy access to downtown and even dancing with their neighbors.
Large snowpack leads to concern over heightened spring flood levels
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NEWS
Scientists and city officials speak about the large amount of snow and pervasive cold temperatures and their effect on Grand River water levels come spring.
Terra GR donates 488 meals through Cool Brews, Hot Eats
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
The donation will send food to people in need in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Mayor to answer citizen questions about new police chief tonight on City Connection
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
Tonight at 5 p.m., the mayor will be available to answer questions- live- from local citizens.
The Paczki Report: Local paczki go head to head
Submitted 03-03-2014 under OPINION
Six local Rapidians gathered to compare six different Paczki: everything from Meijer to a homemade version to Bartz Bakery in the Detroit area. They rated and compared their results here.
Step Quietly into March at Dominican Center
Submitted 03-01-2014 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood has a wide range of programs that invite you to move peacefully into spring with a fresh understanding of what really matters in your life.
Nonprofit supports single fathers in Grand Rapids and beyond
Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
A Father's Walk (AFW) is a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, MI, founded by Matt Haviland, dedicated to supporting and serving single dads in greater Grand Rapids and beyond.