Blue Bridge by GVSU undergoing $1.35 Million reconstruction [PHOTO ESSAY]
Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids is preserving the life of our well-known Blue Bridge, and pedestrians should be able to walk it mid-August once again. Our Rapidian photographer Owen Fifield got a sneak peek at what's going on inside the temporary covering.
New signs pop up in Wealthy Street business district
Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS
Located between Fuller Avenue and Union Avenue, the new Wealthy Street signs serve as place maker for neighborhood businesses.
Community collaboration key in creating GoSite
Submitted 07-16-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
From a stakeholder coalition to a community survey, many voices are needed to build a 21st century information sharing space in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Local entrepreneur designs notebook for productivity
Submitted 07-16-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Design entrepreneur Sung Yi has created a notebook designed to help people gather and organize their thoughts on index cards.
Emerging nonprofit professionals tackle healthcare inequality
Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS
YNPN, an organization designed to support young professionals in the nonprofit field, is holding a Conversation Starter about health equity with Shannon Wilson this Thursday.
Comparing burgers to burgers
Submitted 07-15-2013 under OPINION
I compare several local hamburgers in different price points and ingredients, and come up with some top recommendations in the various levels.
Film "Sign Painters" uncovers hidden craft
Submitted 07-12-2013 under OPINION
The UICA and AIGA West Michigan presented Sign Painters, a film that addresses very relevant issues regarding craft in our technological age on June 22.
Ride the bus to area farmers markets
Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Local Feed on WYCE explains how to take the bus to the area farmers markets.
Catalyst Radio: New organization helping veterans get their health care benefits
Submitted 07-12-2013 under NEWS
Michigan Veterans Outreach Coalition says this state ranks last in veterans accessing health benefits, in spite of having one of the larger veterans populations.
Brickyard Farms brings flavor and variety to Fulton Street Farmers Market
Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Valerie Lane and Kim Sanwald of Brickyard Farms, LLC add spice to the Fulton Street Farmers Market with insight, perseverance and 19 varieties of tomatoes.