Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
Sheila Garner talks about what she loves about working downtown and what she's heard from visitors to GRAM gift shop where she works. She talks about how ArtPrize visitor responses have changed over the years.
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The new Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council co-chairperson answers questions about the future of both the coalition and the state of literacy in our city
Kimberly VanDriel talks about what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids, and what work she gets to do now with DGRI.
Submitted 12-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
B.O.B.'s Brewery has generally been downplayed in the basement of the B.O.B. With a newly expanded brewpub and a plan to host brewing-related events and entertainment, the brewery is becoming the building's focal point.
Third graders and high school students from the Sparta school district partner to advocate for the preservation of native plants.
Submitted 12-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you.
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This spring, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR for area women and girls.
The 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are setting the bar high, doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR.
On November 9, a .1k race was held in downtown Grand Rapids to raise money for "The Friar Fight Against Duchenne." Approximately 1,100 people participated in the race. Race refreshments included $1 beers from different bars on Ionia, as most of the bars on the street sponsored the race.
Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Months after its release, Pokemon's newest game still causes huge distraction for college students.
