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Mayor George Heartwell leads growing effort to clean Grand River

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell says the yearly cleanup, this year scheduled for September 14, brings together the community.

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East Hills public input session hosts first draft review

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

East Hills Council of neighbors will meet and review research at ICCF next Monday, reviewing a draft plan presented by Lott3Metz Architecture.

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Monument and Veterans Memorial Park to receive facelift

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Two historic parks honoring Grand Rapids' fallen are undergoing transformation in a $3 million dollar redesign.

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Catalyst Radio: Open Doors offering a different learning experience

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Self-directed teens have access to enhanced education opportunities through new nonprofit Open Doors.

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Impart: Artist Melanie Manos believes art instills necessary sense of wonder

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Melanie Manos answers a few important questions about art. Her performance piece will be projected at SiTE:LAB, 54 Jefferson at dusk.

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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Grand Rapids Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Politics Reporter Nicole Merte.

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Twenty years of Heartside: A celebration and book release

Submitted 09-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, September 13, join Heartside Gallery and Studio to celebrate the release of their book "An Irregular Heartbeat: The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio."

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Tree Huggers grocery to close doors this Sunday

Submitted 09-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Package-free grocery and eco-friendly retail shop Tree Huggers will be closing its doors, going out with a farewell party on Sunday.

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Taking the SNAP challenge? No, thank you.

Submitted 09-06-2013 under OPINION

I recount my personal experience as a SNAP recipient, and explain why I don't want to take the SNAP challenge now and relive my experience.

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