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Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS

Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.

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National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist

Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The national program, Hope Equals, has requested that local artist Georgia Taylor join them in the Middle East this summer.

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Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety

Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION

Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.

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Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS

As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.

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New Grand Rapidian Molly Clauhs rises as notable culinary asset

Submitted 05-14-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

From food trucks to cooking classes to podcasts, Molly Clauhs discusses a few of her endeavors since moving to Grand Rapids just one year ago- and reveals some future foodie delights.

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Jim Avett - Tribes

Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Cultural historian Kevin Finney honored with 2012 Baxter Award

Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Finney, highly regarded for his knowledge of Native Americans from the Great Lakes region, was honored with the 2012 Baxter Award Thursday night by the Grand Rapids Historical Society at its annual banquet.

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Catalyst Radio: Refugee children find homes through aid of Bethany Christian Services

Submitted 05-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Refugee Foster Care Program of Bethany Christian Services works to find homes locally for children displaced from numerous countries.

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Dressed to Sell: Angela Jones

Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

As the Artist Contact with The Avenue for the Arts, I had the chance to sit down with Angela and get an inside look at her life, her studio, what inspires her and what she has in store for us at The Market presented by The Avenue for the Arts, June 9th.

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Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store

Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Treehuggers plans to open a bulk grocery store in June, featuring vegetarian and vegan food.

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