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Food Bank announces third-consecutive record year

Submitted 01-18-2016 under NONPROFITS

More food was distributed in 2015 than in any of the past 34 years, says Feeding America West Michigan.

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Catalyst Radio: Carol's Ferals

Submitted 01-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Michele Fife speaks with Carol Manos of Carol's Ferals, a West Michigan feline trap-neuter-return and adoption program, on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.

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Artists Creating Together seeks artwork entries for the 7th annual ACTion Art exhibit

Submitted 01-15-2016 under NONPROFITS

Artists Creating Together (ACT) is seeking professional, gallery-ready artwork in any medium by artists with disabilities. This artwork will be showcased in the ACTion Art exhibit, March 29-31, 2016, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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"The Phantom of the Opera" comes to Dog Story Theater

Submitted 01-15-2016 under NONPROFITS

A brand new stage adaptation of the classic novel, "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux. The tragic love story of the Opera Ghost is reimagined in this bold, new, non-musical play.

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Locally Raised, with a story

Submitted 01-14-2016 under NONPROFITS

The story behind HarvestBox, a output of Byron Center Meats that focuses on not only delivering quality meat, but also on connecting customer and farmer.

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Ten least expensive houses sold in 2015 in Kent County

Submitted 01-13-2016 under OPINION

In response to MLive's Ten Most Expensive Homes in 2015 Sold in Kent County, we've assembled a list of the 10 least expensive ones sold last year. If you lived here you'd be home now.

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Food Bank helps hunger-relief agencies amplify impact

Submitted 01-13-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Hundreds of local food pantries and after-school programs have a hidden connection: Feeding America West Michigan.

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Grand Rapids women who rock: Mary Ann Cartwright

Submitted 01-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

Mary Ann Cartwright is a local advocate, leader and legal pioneer .

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UICA prepares for spring season loaded with conversations around guns, Pantone colors, local artists

Submitted 01-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

Upcoming months at UICA are packed with opportunities such as the current exhibition series, "Coming Home," featuring local artists, Live Coverage and the traveling "UNLOADED" exhibit in March and an exploration of Pantone's Color of the Year in April.

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New Year's resolution: Get to know your neighbor

Submitted 01-12-2016 under OPINION

By getting to know our neighbors who have different faith traditions than we do, we can come to appreciate Grand Rapids in its wholeness.

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