Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.
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Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday June 23, Bethany Christian Services PARA, along with the American Red Cross, are posting weekly stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives in Grand Rapids.
Amy Hofacker of Funamals, LLC is an illustrator who specializes in custom pet portraits. Hofacker specializes in watercolor and works in textiles, incorporating found materials into her pet portraits.
"Maybe one day I'll open a gallery of my own, sort of like Heartside but in a different neighborhood. I feel like everybody deserves a chance."
Submitted 06-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
Find out what is in season for the week of June 2! New to the market are strawberries, sugar peas, snap peas and tunnel grown squash and zucchini!
Submitted 06-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
Michigan and Grand Rapids played an unfortunate role in the worst example of mass extermination by humans in the history of wildlife, the Passenger Pigeon.
Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS
Overview of the war on women rally, organizers discuss successes, motivations.
Guest speaker Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff addresses issues of justice and punishment at Crossroads Bible Institute event
Submitted 06-01-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Steve and Mellisa Verstrate put a unique spin on cupcakes in Alger Heights. They continue to expand their offerings while always keeping the community in mind by providing gluten-free and vegan offerings and sourcing their cafe with local ingredients.
Submitted 05-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Walk the streets of Grand Rapids in style, with a massive turkey leg protruding from one hand and a grilled shrimp skewer clutched in the other.