Ladies Night to offer biking, self defense pointers
Submitted 06-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Spoke Folks is hosting their first Ladies Night, complete with bike repair, a hands on learning experience in self defense, crafts and a group ride at the end of the event.
Community Orchard idea taking root in MLK Park
Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS
Neighborhood organizers will bring 30 fruit trees to MLK Park and are asking for community support.
Parliament the Boutique offers handcrafted leather goods, fiber classes on South Division
Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS
Elyse Marie Welcher is committed to local artisanship on Division Avenue. Her store features handmade to order leather goods and organic hemp materials.
Downtown greening reduces crime, draws customers, adds beauty to our environment
Submitted 06-25-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Creating great places can start with something as simple as planting flowers. Downtown Grand Rapids wants people to feel welcome, safe, and even healthier through greening and beautification efforts.
Southtown Guitar works to impact music, community
Submitted 06-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Dean Wiers-Windemuller wants his guitar store to be community-focused in many ways.
SWCC students get bullied
Submitted 06-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.
New Grand Rapids Bishop ordained, installed
Submitted 06-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This is a photo essay of the gathering of bishops, cardinals, clergy, men and women religious, confraternities and lay members of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on June 18, 2013.
UICA to show "Girl Rising" this Tuesday night
Submitted 06-24-2013 under OPINION
UICA will be presenting a special one night showing of "Girl Rising" on Tuesday, June 25.
Treehouse Community Garden grows crops, sense of community
Submitted 06-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
After a 2009 report by the Health Department declared Baxter neighborhood a “food desert,” neighbors and businesses rallied to build a community garden to foster a healthier and more vibrant community.
Grand Rapids filmmaker returns home for Pride weekend
Submitted 06-24-2013 under NEWS
Wendy Jo Carlton came to Grand Rapids to participate in the Parade of Pride and promote her new web series.