UCOM hosting third annual Healthy Foods Cook Off as part of Hunger Action Week
Submitted 09-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
This Thursday, three local chefs will be competing to create healthy dishes using food pantry staples in the cookoffat United Church Outreach Ministry.
Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene
Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Established less than a year ago last October, The Mitten Brewing Company's first year has been one of massive growth.Their plan for the future: keep on growing.
GROW Microloan Program driving small business growth with $600,000 to lend
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
GROW received $600,000 to loan to small business owners who need help getting capital for business growth.
Exploring the Catholic Tradition
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
This is a series of programs designed to explore and explain various aspects of the Catholic faith and practices to anyone would like to understand more about this faith that has been in existance more than 2000 years.
Mercy Leather brands unique process, style in genuine leather goods
Submitted 09-10-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Rusty Zylstra balances customer and craft, creating individualized canvas bags, wallets, accessories and more on site at his studio.
Does everyone deserve to have a place?
Submitted 09-10-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Everyone deserves a place to live. A place to rest one's head, access to clean facilities and a sense of security. Well House provides that place for the area's most marginalized.
Discussion to continue on food trucks downtown
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS
The Planning Commission will be considering a proposal in their public hearing on September 12 that will bring up the debate of food trucks again, this time in the area in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Mayor George Heartwell leads growing effort to clean Grand River
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS
Mayor Heartwell says the yearly cleanup, this year scheduled for September 14, brings together the community.
East Hills public input session hosts first draft review
Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
East Hills Council of neighbors will meet and review research at ICCF next Monday, reviewing a draft plan presented by Lott3Metz Architecture.
Monument and Veterans Memorial Park to receive facelift
Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Two historic parks honoring Grand Rapids' fallen are undergoing transformation in a $3 million dollar redesign.