Last Chance to experience Pulso: Arte de las Americas
Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS
UICA and KCAD have collaborated to exhibit contemporary art by Latin American artists.
Ideas work here: starting big conversations in city planning
Submitted 11-26-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
The implementation of city projects and urban development requires a collaboration between planners and residents in order to inaugurate the collective vision.
Eastown Community Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Branding and Website, Fund Drive
Submitted 11-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
After evaluating 40 years of dedication to community, the Eastown Community Association has announced its new branding and website and announces its fund drive.
Continued safety issues cited as reason for bridge abutment fencing
Submitted 11-25-2013 under NEWS
Putting up the fencing was the only solution, say city leaders.
Brewery Vivant, Twisted Rooster fundraiser pulls thousands of meals for West Michigan's hungry
Submitted 11-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Nov. 21 tap takeover raised money for anti-hunger group Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank.
Griffins Youth Foundation, City of Grand Rapids celebrate expansion of Griff's Ice House
Submitted 11-23-2013 under NEWS
Members of the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation, the Grand Rapids City Commission and DP Fox Sports and Entertainment celebrate the opening of a community room.
Kendall student sees poetry in painting signs
Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS
Sofía Ramírez Hernández, a senior drawing major, is passionate about words and images and uses both in her artwork.
Film "Space for Rent" portrays skateboarding as an urban art form
Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS
Local filmmaker Jeremy Knickerbocker presents to viewers a new way of looking at skateboarding in his documentary.
Country Winds Farm houses happy goats, milk that heals
Submitted 11-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
After owner-farmer Mary Windemuller was diagnosed with cancer, she maintains drinking pastured goat milk helped cure her disease. Now Country Winds Farm makes their healing goat milk and other products available at the farm and The Downtown Market.
Community engagement: Empowering our citizens, encouraging local involvement
Submitted 11-22-2013 under OPINION
I've brought my passion for community and my drive for making an impact into my new role as The Rapidian's Community Engagement Specialist.