Submitted 08-16-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
"Immigrants Are a Blessing Not a Burden" campaign welcomes the Grand Rapids community to watch "Documented: A Film by an Undocumented American" on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7 p.m..
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Submitted 08-16-2016 under OPINION
Numbers do not display the emotional costs of racial disparity. On August 26, 2016, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will create space for people to share their stories, vocalize their pain but most importantly a space that encourages people to listen.
Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
SiTE:LAB celebrates the artwork of Gordon Matta-Clark on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Rumsey Street Project.
Grand Rapids-based nonprofit awards first $2,500 scholarship to local transgender student.
Submitted 08-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Waiting on Division interviews locals
Submitted 08-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Host Katie Gordon speaks with the new station manager of community radio station WYCE.
Submitted 08-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
Submitted 08-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department received recognition for 'exceptional performance' in the 2016 "Utility of the Future" recognition program.
Submitted 08-10-2016 under NONPROFITS
Silvia Guzman was the learner speaker at the Literacy Center of West Michigan's 2016 Spellebration. Here is her speech.
Events like After Work Tree Time – periodic get-togethers organized by the Urban Forest Project – are a great chance for volunteers to care for city trees in local neighborhoods.