Story Matters: Sheila Garner watches downtown reactions change
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
Sheila Garner talks about what she loves about working downtown and what she's heard from visitors to GRAM gift shop where she works. She talks about how ArtPrize visitor responses have changed over the years.
Jared Rodriguez speaks to literacy advocacy
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
The new Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council co-chairperson answers questions about the future of both the coalition and the state of literacy in our city
Story Matters: Kimberly VanDriel shares what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
Kimberly VanDriel talks about what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids, and what work she gets to do now with DGRI.
B.O.B.'s Brewery steps into spotlight with expanded brewpub
Submitted 12-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
B.O.B.'s Brewery has generally been downplayed in the basement of the B.O.B. With a newly expanded brewpub and a plan to host brewing-related events and entertainment, the brewery is becoming the building's focal point.
Sparta students take on rain gardens by storm
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
Third graders and high school students from the Sparta school district partner to advocate for the preservation of native plants.
Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This spring, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR for area women and girls.
Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are setting the bar high, doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR.
GR .1k Race Raises Money for Friar Fight Against Duchenne
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On November 9, a .1k race was held in downtown Grand Rapids to raise money for "The Friar Fight Against Duchenne." Approximately 1,100 people participated in the race. Race refreshments included $1 beers from different bars on Ionia, as most of the bars on the street sponsored the race.
Video game obsession affecting grades even at college
Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Months after its release, Pokemon's newest game still causes huge distraction for college students.