OGR 2012: Occupy GR in a year of change
Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
GRCC's Writing for Publication Class takes a look at how Occupy GR has weathered a back and forth winter.
For the record: Vertigo Music
Submitted 03-16-2012 under OPINION
Local record store connects past and present through passion for vinyl.
The making of our city budget
Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS
Sparked by the decisions of City Commissioners, the politics beat explores how budget decisions are made for Grand Rapids employees
Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom's Wine, Women & Song is March 22
Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS
MomsBloom March 22 event supports programs to help families with newborns
Kent County joins 120 communities nationwide in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Submitted 03-16-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kent County kicks off a public awareness campaign to ensure that all third grade students are reading at grade level.
Civic Theatre's comical musical Bye, Bye Birdie to end this weekend
Submitted 03-15-2012 under OPINION
Get ready to rock and roll when watching Bye, Bye Birdie, satirical musical at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through March 18. The musical opened Feb. 24 and is the fifth installment of the Civics's retro classics season.
Environmentalists, business owners concerned over bill that allows yard clippings in landfills
Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would allow the commingling of yard clippings with garbage in landfills.
Stand-up legend Marc Maron hits Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS
LaughFest event showcases comedic star.
Gripping air with Aerial 4 Me
Submitted 03-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
High-flying fitness attracts local attention.
Trevor Thomas launches 'The Campaign For Us All'
Submitted 03-14-2012 under NEWS
Trevor Thomas announces his plan to run for the 3rd Congressional seat at his launch party.