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TEDxGrandRapids to be held at Grand Rapids Civic Theater

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NEWS

On Wednesday, May 7, TEDxGrandRapids will host its fifth annual conference with speakers ranging from a freelance journalist who writes about cocktails, spirits and bars to the founder of TED, all on the topic of "What's Connected?"

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GAAH Press Club attends GVSU Writers Series

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club reflects on going to see author Reyna Grande at GVSU

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Challenge Scholars: creating opportunity

Submitted 05-05-2014 under VOICES

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's newest education endeavor is making post secondary education possible for students of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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SpeakEZ Lounge to host Night Out

Submitted 05-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Join us on Thursday, May 8, as SpeakEZ Lounge generously helps us raise funds to keep The Rapidian available to our community. 15% of your food purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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In Season: May 3, 2014

Submitted 05-02-2014 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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Love shouldn't hurt

Submitted 05-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Safe Haven Ministries' Running for Jenny races to the finish line of ending domestic abuse by participating in the 2014 Fifth Third River Bank Run

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What's On Tap: May 1-6

Submitted 05-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Fresh, spring brews calling your name? See what your favorite local pub is pouring this weekend.

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Vox Vidorra - "Lose It"

Submitted 04-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Local heroes to be honored at annual Hometown Heroes Celebration

Submitted 04-30-2014 under NEWS

This Thursday, May 1, the American Red Cross West Michigan Region will recognize the volunteerism and civic investment of Grand Rapids' most dedicated volunteers, organizations and community members. The annual Hometown Heroes Celebration will begins at 6 p.m. in DeVos Place's Steelcase Ballroom.

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Almost homeless

Submitted 04-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

In the month of May 2013, I found myself without the means to rent an apartment. What followed was a series of lessons on generosity, the power of friendship and minimalism.

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