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Story Matters: Megan Roach explains "yarn bombing" on South Division

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Megan Roach sat down with us at Propaganda Doughnuts during ArtPrize to tell us how all the yarn ended up on the trees and posts on South Division.

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Story Matters: Lindsey DesArmo moves to center city for walkability

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lindsey DesArmo moved to the center city from Standale a year ago. She discusses what prompted their move and what they've discovered in their neighborhood of Midtown.

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Story Matters: Ryan Barnes reflects on changes

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ryan Barnes stopped by the story fort while we were at SiTE:LAB and reflected on changes he's seen in the city over the years- and what he notices about ArtPrize.

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Harmony Brewing Co. cultivates city culture through beer, conversation, innovation

Submitted 10-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The brewery aims to be a spot where members of the neighborhood can come meet with their friends, drink atypical brews and generate ideas.

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GrandCon's inaugural year draws large crowds

Submitted 10-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The first year of GrandCon brought in unexpected attendance, donated to charity and allowed for one on one experiences with legends in the comic and game industry.

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City officials take voluntary pay cuts

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids quarterly Transformation Update reveals a variety of ways local government has cut costs.

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Play at UICA

Submitted 10-07-2013 under OPINION

A review of Del Jackson's work A.I, currently on exhibit at the UICA

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Mayor to answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it tonight! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: WYCE BoDeans concert to raise funds for DA Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

A new concert series called WYCE at Wealthy kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 16 with the band BoDeans, to raise funds for the local children’s aid nonprofit DA Blodgett-St. John’s.

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ArtPrize 2013: Cooperfly Puppet Troup improvs their way through 'the ArtPrize conversation'

Submitted 10-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Puppeting is more than just an interest for Kevin Kammeraad and Justin Haveman

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