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Explore more in Grand Rapids with personalized online planner

Submitted 01-28-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Experience Grand Rapids, a coalition partner in the GoSite project, introduces a new interactive website that suits individual tastes.

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New barstillery set to open in Midtown

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Flat Landers, a new bar on Michigan Street, will feature their own brand of distilled spirits and food in the remodeled Miller Zeilstra building.

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osteria Rossa's owner Chef Chris Perkey discusses rustic Italian fare, farm-to-table systems and accommodating dietary restrictions.

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West Michigan's first birthing center to open in East Hills

Submitted 01-28-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapid's first birthing center seeks to educate and promote natural childbirth by providing a home atmosphere and professional services.

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WinterWest hosts outdoor events at Richmond Park

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Friends of GR Parks, WelcomeWest and the City of GR have collaborated to organize hockey, sledding and bicycling events in four season Richmond Park.

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Running away from fear: the internal struggle

Submitted 01-27-2014 under VOICES

Transforming one's body from couch potato to athlete is no easy feat. Especially when negative self-talk and emotional demons get in the way.

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Stop and be still; walk slowly and listen.

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Not magic, but a spiritual practice to release the things in our life that push at us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Come, walk the Labyrinth.

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Crack fry contestants devour 90 pounds of fries in two minutes

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS

Downtown bar HopCat celebrated six years in business with a french fry eating contest and $500 prize going to Kyle Hanner in record time.

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Local First to celebrate fourth year of local pride

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS

Local First will host its annual meeting and LocalMotion awards on Tuesday, January 28. Local vendors and community members will celebrate this year's award winners.

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Catalyst Radio: Food need at its highest in West Michigan

Submitted 01-26-2014 under NEWS

Feeding American West Michigan Food Bank distributed the most groceries in its 33 year history in 2013, with this year’s demands even higher.

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