Comcast provides grant to introduce claymation to Boys & Girls Club members
Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
With a $10,000 grant from Comcast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids were able to provide Club members with the tools for creating their very own claymation videos!
Camp O'Malley donors break ground for new cabin
Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thanks to donors Jeff and Patti Cousins, Camp O'Malley will be getting one more cabin this summer to fill full of West Michigan youth enjoying all that summer camp has to offer!
Glance at the Past - City Hall 1888
Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
The birth of the old City Hall took years as city fathers hemmed and hawed over plans, costs, and location.
Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening
Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
Local historian Cindy Laug will explore the sometimes forgotten yet pivotal role women played in developing "The Ridge," the area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its environment for growing fruit trees.
OGR 2012: Mandi Creveling's happy accident
Submitted 03-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Mandi Creveling stumbles upon Occupy Grand Rapids and finds a reason to be active in something bigger than herself.
Transgender Visibility Campaign taking place in West Michigan
Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Transgender Education Collaboration is proud to share with you about the Transgender Visibility Campaign
People I've met while riding The Rapid
Submitted 03-20-2012 under VOICES
As a regular rider on The Rapid, I've met many interesting people and even learned a few lessons.
OGR 2012: George Bartnick - Peace and Purpose
Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
One man's involvement in the Occupy Grand Rapids movement- bringing peace and purpose.
OGR 2012: A brief history of Occupy Grand Rapids
Submitted 03-19-2012 under OPINION
Exactly what is Occupy Grand Rapids in light of common conceptions, media portrayal, and its overall intent?
OGR 2012 : Diane Baum, forging a new way of communication
Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
This 62-year old activist points to Grand Rapids' long history of activism.