Submitted 05-03-2016 under NEWS
The Garfield Park Neighborhood Association is hosting a community garden with both traditionally rented plots and community plots where neighbors can participate in the harvest through working together.
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A new podcast, iheartGrandRapids, is published twice a month by local residents Luke Ferris and Tiffany Szakal. It's recorded throughout the city and focuses on the conversations Grand Rapidians are having with each other.
Submitted 05-03-2016 under OPINION
Free college alone is not the cure to poverty. To address one inequity, we must address them all by authentically engaging those who have been marginalized. Only then is there hope for inclusive growth that benefits all.
Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiave explains their goals, how grocery co-ops work and look to increase membership.
Vault of Midnight celebrates Free Comic Book Day with an all-day sidewalk festival on Monroe Center featuring cosplay contests, video game tournaments, trivia games, and many other activities for kids and adults.
Submitted 05-03-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The memories we make and the people we meet when we frequent our city parks help our community understand the true value of a strong park system.
Submitted 05-02-2016 under NEWS
Economic Development Director Kara Wood joins Mayor Bliss on this month's episode of City Connection to talk about issues regarding economic developement, sustainability and inclusion in outcomes.
Submitted 05-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
OKT's 2016 Women Of Color Series features fabulous food justice and natural health experts.
One-day opening of Fulton Street ‘pop-up’ transit plaza under US-131 offers innovative forum to spur engagement and spark ideas on The Rapid’s new BRT route connecting Grand Rapids and GVSU’s Allendale Campus in 2018.
Submitted 05-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
5 plays, 1 year. Appropriately titled, 1yr Theater Company presents some meaty original works.
