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West MI Fractivist Nicole Berens-Capizzi puts compassion and action up against injustices

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

West Michigan activist speaks out against fracking's injustices against the environment and human and animal health

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West MI Fractivist Sarah Barker sings for a silent spring

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

A local student and musician hopes to engage listeners' hearts and minds with songs that confront the sensory side of fracking.

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West MI Fractivist Steve Losher: "We've got every right to be here!"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Losher provides insights on the effects of hydraulic fracturing and MLAWD's journey to save state land.

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Why Grand Rapids is BeerCity

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

With voting for the BeerCity, USA 2013 title coming to a close, writer Jake Cagle explains why--win or lose--Grand Rapids will still be the Beer City.

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Jammies nominated musician Eric Kehoe releases new track

Submitted 05-09-2013 under OPINION

Local artist Eric Kehoe continues to expand his range and repertoire with "Haunt Me."

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Picturesque encourages community to "Discover My GR"

Submitted 05-07-2013 under OPINION

What do you want visitors to Grand Rapids to discover? What would you discover if you became a tourist in your own city? Add your photos to our new Picturesque challenge gallery.

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Bloom Collective to screen The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Submitted 05-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids infoshop The Bloom Collective (8 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids) will host a screening of the documentary "The Trials of Henry Kissinger".

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Dear Silver Spork, It's not you... It's me...

Submitted 05-06-2013 under VOICES

My food truck memoir, with memories and lessons learned in the two years running the Silver Spork as a new resident of Grand Rapids.

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Local Music Review: "Softer Sticks" by Chain of Lakes

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

On Saturday, May 4th 2013, Grand Rapids MI band Chain of Lakes releases their newest album, “Softer Sticks”.

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Matt Black releases fourth album "Oak Street Market" this Monday

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

A review of Matt Black's album "Oak Street Market" which is being released Monday, May 6th on Grand Rapids label Young Heavy Souls.

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