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American Red Cross volunteers & donors honored in "Sweet Celebration"

Submitted 06-04-2014 under NEWS

Ice Cream Social & Annual Meeting celebrates the critical work of local Red Cross volunteers & blood donors

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Our beautiful city is more than just business

Submitted 06-03-2014 under OPINION

Grand Rapids offers up parks full of natural beauty and wildlife.

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Plaster Creek Stewards Summer Green Team to train youth in watershed restoration

Submitted 06-03-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Urban high school students will be working along the watershed for eight weeks this summer, doing restoration and research to better understand how to address water quality issues in our area.

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The Bandit Queen to provide taste of ramen at 11th annual Local First Street Party

Submitted 06-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

New local business, The Bandit Queen, will be providing East Asian cuisine at the 11th annual Local First Street Party on Saturday, June 7.

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Creperie opens in Downtown Market

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NEWS

The newest tenant to join Market Hall at the Downtown Market offers full menu of Mediterranean fare, specializes in crepes both savory and sweet.

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First Fridays to merge with The Market for summer months

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Showcasing local artists and businesses, this street market style event features the work of local artists and artisans, showcasing a wide selection of tasteful and fun handmade goods by some of Grand Rapids’ most talented creative doers.

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Wednesday night open hours at farmers market showcases local music, food

Submitted 06-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about the Fulton Street Farmers Market

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Group to ride bikes from Rockford to East Hills via White Pine Trail

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NEWS

Fly to the Coq, an annual group bike ride, will follow the White Pine Trail, starting at Rockford Brewing Company and ending up at Brewery Vivant.

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Lott3Metz architecture puts people first

Submitted 06-03-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Local architects Ted Lott and Greg Metz work to build community by transforming spaces into people centric places.

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Creating the city we live in: why I spoke up at a recent City Commission meeting

Submitted 06-02-2014 under VOICES

I attended my first Commission Meeting two weeks ago, joining others who were either voicing concerns or supporting the proposed ordinance to control where people who beg can panhandle in our city.

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