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Hunger in uniform: JROTC cadets overcoming food insecurity

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Students at Innovation Central High School are helping classmates and their own families beat hunger.

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Grand Rapids micro-roaster doing coffee right

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids native Craig Patterson opened his coffee store in 2007 in an old warehouse downtown. To get his business out there, he started "The Saturday Experience" which allows customers to sample their coffee and espresso.

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Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.

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Story Matters: Jaclyn Clark, Danielle Dunn share what they love about living on Fitzhugh

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jaclyn Clark and Danielle Dunn live in East Hills. They share what they love about living there: walkability, easy access to downtown and even dancing with their neighbors.

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Large snowpack leads to concern over heightened spring flood levels

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NEWS

Scientists and city officials speak about the large amount of snow and pervasive cold temperatures and their effect on Grand River water levels come spring.

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Terra GR donates 488 meals through Cool Brews, Hot Eats

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

The donation will send food to people in need in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

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Mayor to answer citizen questions about new police chief tonight on City Connection

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tonight at 5 p.m., the mayor will be available to answer questions- live- from local citizens.

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The Paczki Report: Local paczki go head to head

Submitted 03-03-2014 under OPINION

Six local Rapidians gathered to compare six different Paczki: everything from Meijer to a homemade version to Bartz Bakery in the Detroit area. They rated and compared their results here.

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Step Quietly into March at Dominican Center

Submitted 03-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood has a wide range of programs that invite you to move peacefully into spring with a fresh understanding of what really matters in your life.

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Nonprofit supports single fathers in Grand Rapids and beyond

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A Father's Walk (AFW) is a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, MI, founded by Matt Haviland, dedicated to supporting and serving single dads in greater Grand Rapids and beyond.

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