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Sheryl Budnik's relentless landscapes on view at Forest Hills Fine Art Center

Submitted 05-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The painterly landscapes of Sheryl Budnik are on display at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center through June 12.

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Judge Smolenski rallies support for West Michigan's hungry

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan hosts luncheon to fight hunger with Judge Sara Smolenski as keynote speaker.

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U of M Physics professor speaks at astronomy association meeting

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NEWS

Universtiy of Michigan physics professor Fred Adams spoke to the GRAAA at Schuler Book Store.

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Refugee resettlement: A long story made short

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Intern Samia Fitouri makes a long story short, in her description of the refugee resettlement in the Grand Rapids area. Learn more about the ins and outs of how those fleeing persecution find a new home here in your neighborhood!

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Well House scores $257,000 Kellogg Foundation grant

Submitted 05-21-2013 under NEWS

Well House receives a $257,000 grant for two years from The WK Kellogg Foundation.

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Michigan Notable Book author discusses historic Michigan railroads

Submitted 05-20-2013 under NEWS

Michael Hodges, author of a 2013 Michigan Notable Book, discusses "Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations."

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Glance at the Past - Better Smiles

Submitted 05-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

A worker for the Grand Rapids Water Department stepped up to an open hopper in January of 1945 and began pouring sodium fluoride into the city's drinking water. It was not an act of sabotage, but the result of several years of research and planning.

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Join us: Celebrate your community

Submitted 05-19-2013 under OPINION

The Rapidian expands my neighborhood, and connects me to the broader community around me. Join me in supporting their grassroots, people-powered efforts.

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Join us: Nonprofits find voice on The Rapidian

Submitted 05-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Rapidian's Nonprofit Neighbors section provides a place where we are able to tell the wonderful stories of our artists in Heartside Gallery.

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Join us: Storytelling as city-building

Submitted 05-18-2013 under OPINION

The Rapidian is a platform not only for the placemakers, but for the "place shakers." Join me in supporting The Rapidian during their spring fund drive that runs through this weekend.

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