Submitted 02-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
From 1856 to 1860 Grand Rapids constructed four small wooden schools, one in each ward on the east side of the Grand River, for primary school children. Thus the name, Ward Schools.
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Submitted 02-01-2013 under NONPROFITS
As Grand Rapids' ice gurus transform Rockford, one restaurant supports food bank.
Submitted 02-01-2013 under NEWS
The Bloom Collective is creating partnerships for a new space at 8 Jefferson Ave. in downtown, for greater access to education and social change efforts.
Submitted 02-01-2013 under OPINION
This month, the Picturesque gallery "Black and White" encourages you to get creative about capturing the colorful world around you.
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
"It is my belief that all things are based on art in some way."
Folding beds of all types and styles were quite the rage in the second half of the 1800s. Grand Rapids had several companies the produced them. They were the forerunner of the foldout sofa bed still in use today.
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS
Mayor epitomizes Grand Rapids motto, Strength through Activity, and encourages "the fierce energy of now" as hundreds pledge their allegiance to the City of Grand Rapids
Submitted 01-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Goei Center hosts Local First Annual Meeting & LocalMotion Awards evening
Submitted 01-30-2013 under NEWS
The TEDxGR team will be at LINC this Saturday to give more information on applying to be a speaker at TEDxGR this year.
Submitted 01-30-2013 under NONPROFITS
Kent Vocational Options and Community Based Occupational Training students visit WZZM TV