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Six degrees of local musician Dan Fisher

Submitted 06-05-2013 under OPINION

Seven Grand Rapids bands and hundreds of shows under his belt, Dan Fisher represents music, community and happiness.

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Gluten-Free Fair introduces Grand Rapids to new food options

Submitted 06-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan Local Foodbeet visited the seventh annual Gluten Free Fair at the Delta-Plex and learned about Michigan-produced gluten free foods.

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Area GRIL alumni graduate from college

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Three of GRIL's graduates go on to graduate from Calvin College.

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Bike polo tournament comes to NE side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids will host the first Regional Qualifier Tournament on brand new bicycle polo courts.

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Artisan market to return to South Division twice this summer

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The South Division corridor will showcase positive development in the business district to create a community-based event.

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Repurpose former Public Museum

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Site:Lab has created a jurored contest to breathe new life into the former home of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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Identify urban trees at Blanford

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

A Citizen Forester workshop on tree identification will be held at Blanford Nature Center through Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

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Rock the block in Southtown

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The annual street fair in Southtown is back with local food, live entertainment, community resources and activities for all ages.

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Rockford Construction works to practice what they preach in new headquarters on West Side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rockford CEO Mike VanGessel discusses the keys to Rockford's success and why they chose the West Side as their new home.

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Build a better city

Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Public participation is the key to "making" a place. Here's a look at lessons from the recent Re:STATE event and how you can begin your journey as a "placemaker."

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