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Black healing matters

Submitted 07-13-2016 under OPINION

Last Friday, Black Lives Matter GR collaborated with local community members and activsts to create a healing space for Black folks struggling and surviving in the midst of violence.

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In Season: July 16, 2016

Submitted 07-13-2016 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Heartside meeting to revitalize neighborhood association

Submitted 07-12-2016 under NEWS

Residents and community members in Heartside meeting monthly to reform neighborhood association and address concerns together.

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Grand Rapids Zine Fest to showcase work of 60 local self-publishers

Submitted 07-12-2016 under NEWS

The fourth annual Grand Rapids Zine Fest is from 12-6 p.m. this Saturday, July 16 at Kendall College's Fed Galleries.

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Local First party to celebrate new offices in historic building

Submitted 07-12-2016 under NEWS

Local First, a non-profit which supports local businesses, continues to grow and is now at 345 Fuller. The Office warming party is on July 21, 2016 from 4-7 p.m.

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Shakespeare Laughs Galore coming to Riverside Park

Submitted 07-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

On July 23, Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents a free show, The Comedy of Errors at 7:00 p.m. at the bandshell of Riverside Park.

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3:11 Youth Housing to triple capacity

Submitted 07-12-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit serves youth ages 18-24 by creating safe, affordable housing. The organization is adding two new houses in Fall 2016.

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Disability Advocates of Kent County encourages participation in National Disability Voter Registration Week

Submitted 07-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

American Association of People with Disabilities coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week; encouraged by Disability Advocates of Kent County

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Divorce Attorneys for Women partners with local domestic violence nonprofits to bring world-renowned author to West Michigan

Submitted 07-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Lundy Bancroft is one of the world's leading experts on domestic abuse, and the author of several best-selling books. Bancroft will lead two workshops in October of 2016, one geared towards professionals and one open to the public. Registration is now open.

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Most recent work "family portrait" of the city

Submitted 07-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. commissioned ArtPeers to create a vibrant portrait of the city we're working to become.

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