Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS
Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.
Bennett - "Home for Now"
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Songs From the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS
This month, Mayor Heartwell is answering audience questions on a special date. This Thursday, tune in to have your own questions answered on GRTV and right here on The Rapidian.
Be a hero. Fight hunger.
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
A band of one thousand heroes will come together this May to take a stand against hunger in the 36th Annual Access Hunger Walk.
Urban Herd fights hunger
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
On Monday, March 11, Gazelle Sports and Trillium Haven held a 5K to raise money for Feeding America West Michigan.
Read 'N Give coordinates reading literacy initiative in over 60 schools
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NEWS
The reading literacy program incorporates a new twist to literacy initiatives: service learning in the classroom. Students learn the joy of giving back to others by donating books.
New building marks new era for Acton Institute
Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Acton staff look forward to using new location and its resources to fulfill think tank's mission
Amore treats local food group to expansive tasting menu
Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The EatGR group visited Amore Trattoria Italiana and was treated to a wide variety of examples of their award-winning Italian fare.
Local First works to inspire, build relationships with upcoming event
Submitted 03-12-2013 under NEWS
Local First will host their 5th annual Sustainable Business Conference on March 27. Speakers from Brewery Vivant and Founders open the conference; keynote speaker is Vice President of King Arthur Flour.
National Book Award winner Jaimy Gordon to visit Aquinas College
Submitted 03-12-2013 under NONPROFITS
Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series welcomes National Book Award Winner Jaimy Gordon to campus on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.