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Ride the bus to area farmers markets

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE explains how to take the bus to the area farmers markets.

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Catalyst Radio: New organization helping veterans get their health care benefits

Submitted 07-12-2013 under NEWS

Michigan Veterans Outreach Coalition says this state ranks last in veterans accessing health benefits, in spite of having one of the larger veterans populations.

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Brickyard Farms brings flavor and variety to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Valerie Lane and Kim Sanwald of Brickyard Farms, LLC add spice to the Fulton Street Farmers Market with insight, perseverance and 19 varieties of tomatoes.

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Local creative inspires children to become published writers

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lori Slager, executive director and co-founder of the Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center, teaches kids to write using the creative side of the written word and unique publishing goals.

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GR Teens take part in the Magic Ring Game

Submitted 07-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR area teens are being led through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE curriculum. They are exploring issues of social justice in our community and how they can have a positive influence in these issues.

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Local artist builds community through 3D art

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

Mark Rumsey, creator of site-specific installations and East Hills Council of Neighbors staff member, engages the community both in his art and his job.

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Student dislikes the bullying at their school

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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The Avenue for the Arts works to bring in even more vendors with upcoming market

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

The Avenue for the Arts will be holding its second downtown art market of the summer on July 13.

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Iconic Grand Rapids church tower comes down, brick by brick

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

First United Methodist Church's tower in downtown Grand Rapids is being deconstructed by hand.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Admissions Tuesdays draws increased visitors

Submitted 07-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Free admission to the GRAM is allowing Grand Rapids art lovers to head downtown, see art and not worry about breaking any budgets.

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