Kingma's Market goes up for sale
Submitted 02-25-2014 under OPINION
Will the Northeast side lose a grocery gem?
Lament for 'Kee-no-shay' Creek
Submitted 02-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Efforts are underway to restore the Plaster Creek watershed. Here's a look at the watershed a century ago and how decades of pollution and neglect have affected this precious natural resource.
Avenue for the Arts revamps First Fridays with new programs
Submitted 02-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
First Fridays Gallery Hop features artists, exibitions, movie screenings and drink specials.
Girl Scouts to offer interactive fundraiser party
Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore will host the first Badge Bash this Wednesday. The party will allow adult men and women to earn traditional badges in a nontraditional way.
Running because of fear: when the internal struggle is based on the external
Submitted 02-24-2014 under OPINION
I nearly ran myself to death because of an overwhelming desire to be accepted. I don't want others to experience a similar fate.
UICA's Live Coverage invites audience to watch artists work, raises funds for art center
Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
An audience of 320 people attended the UICA's Live Coverage event last Friday night to watch artists create and to bid on the finished creations.
You don't know what you don't know: A trip to Jonny B'z Dogs and More
Submitted 02-24-2014 under OPINION
More than just a favorite hot dog joint, I recently discovered that Jonny B'z on Wealthy Street also serves brisket and pastrami, made in-house.
Recalcando la importancia del involucramiento de los jóvenes profesionales para el futuro de la educación
Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS
La superintendente de las escuelas públicas de Grand Rapids fue invitada a ser parte de la conversación con jóvenes profesionales del area, incentivandolos a tomar parte en redifinir el fúturo de la educacion de la ciudad.
Winter Beer Festival celebrates ninth year of Michigan brewery pride
Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Michigan Brewer's Guild held the ninth annual Winter Beer Festival this Saturday to another sold out crowd.
Encouraging young professionals to invest in the future of the educational system
Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS
During an event organized by BL2END, Superintendent of GRPS Teresa Weatherall Neal encourages young professionals to be part of the conversation in advocating for better education.