Discover legendary St. Mark Episcopal Church's 175-year-old history
Submitted 01-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday as Karen Hunter explores the rich history of St. Mark Episcopal Church, a downtown landmark that can trace its beginnings to 1836.
Metaxas visits Calvin, discusses Bonhoeffer
Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION
A take on Eric Metaxas' Calvin College lecture on the life behind his recently published biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Kendall's LEED renovation of Federal Building nearly complete
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NEWS
Kendall College of Art and Design is nearing completion of its Federal Building renovation. Take a peek inside with this photo essay.
Inspirations
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
During January and February of 2012, Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery will display the works of Joanne Peltz, Lucianne Siers, OP, and Jim VanBeek from January 1 through February 28, 2012. Most of the works are available for purchase.
Adventure racing grows in Grand Rapids
Submitted 01-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Building from two events in 2011 to nine in 2012, adventure racing attracts people in Grand Rapids to participate in challenges that vary from biking and running to human dogsledding and snow tubing.
Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
Plank roads evoke the mystique of days gone by, but those old wooden planks held little charm for travelers.
Marie Catrib's serves up Lebanese and Yooper influences
Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION
The popularity of this restaurant is well deserved, and I see why customer reviews have given them a 4½-star rating. There is a good selection local vegan, vegetarian and hearty meaty dishes for the carnivores here.
KVO & CBOT work in collaboration with Kent County Health Department
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
KVO is teaming up with Kent County Health Department to offer life skills class.
Creating content on The Rapidian: Pitching a story
Submitted 01-09-2012 under OPINION
When you've got a great news story, but you want someone else to write it, be sure to use our Storybank. It's a great way to let our reporters know about it.
City Commission to meet January 10
Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet Tuesday for their first meeting of the year.