Glance at the Past - Ward Schools
Submitted 02-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
From 1856 to 1860 Grand Rapids constructed four small wooden schools, one in each ward on the east side of the Grand River, for primary school children. Thus the name, Ward Schools.
Reds on the River fights hunger during Ice Festival
Submitted 02-01-2013 under NONPROFITS
As Grand Rapids' ice gurus transform Rockford, one restaurant supports food bank.
Catalyst Radio: The Bloom Collective to put down roots in new downtown space
Submitted 02-01-2013 under NEWS
The Bloom Collective is creating partnerships for a new space at 8 Jefferson Ave. in downtown, for greater access to education and social change efforts.
Picturesque gets colorful with Black and White
Submitted 02-01-2013 under OPINION
This month, the Picturesque gallery "Black and White" encourages you to get creative about capturing the colorful world around you.
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Magnus Anyanwu
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
"It is my belief that all things are based on art in some way."
Glance at the Past - Folding Beds
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
Folding beds of all types and styles were quite the rage in the second half of the 1800s. Grand Rapids had several companies the produced them. They were the forerunner of the foldout sofa bed still in use today.
Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS
Mayor epitomizes Grand Rapids motto, Strength through Activity, and encourages "the fierce energy of now" as hundreds pledge their allegiance to the City of Grand Rapids
Local First celebrates a vibrant business community
Submitted 01-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Goei Center hosts Local First Annual Meeting & LocalMotion Awards evening
Bring your Ideas Worth Sharing to LINC this Saturday for the TEDxGR Pop Up event
Submitted 01-30-2013 under NEWS
The TEDxGR team will be at LINC this Saturday to give more information on applying to be a speaker at TEDxGR this year.
Hillcrest students learn about their community
Submitted 01-30-2013 under NONPROFITS
Kent Vocational Options and Community Based Occupational Training students visit WZZM TV