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Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part One

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

As the newly selected police transitions into his role, CNA outlines the ten principles of community policing.

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Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eastown will celebrate local art and businesses at their annual Bizarre Bazaar event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday on Wealthy Street.

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The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

Laura and Seth Porter are opening a New American cuisine themed restaurant on Bridge Street where major revitalization efforts are taking place along the block.

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Eat.Shop.Rock. final event to take over East Hills

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

The final of the four Eat.Shop.Rock events in Uptown will be held in the East Hills neighborhood on Cherry Street.

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Can I help you?

Submitted 06-24-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Anthony Martin recounts his experience of racial prejudice in his own neighborhood of 17 years and offers some simple advice to passersby.

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive holding fundraisers as part of World Refugee Day

Submitted 06-20-2014 under NEWS

Thrive: A Refugee Support Program seeking donated items for fundraiser garage sale set for July 18-19.

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Story Matters: Isaac Murray turns love of Grand Rapids into poetry

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Isaac Murray doesn't live in Grand Rapids- but his daughter attends Grand Valley State University and he met his sweetheart here in Grand Rapids.

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Planned Parenthood to offer free HIV testing Week June 23-27

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Free HIV testing Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2014, at any Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health center by appointment. Eight locations including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Muskegon, Ionia. Call 800-230-PLAN (7526) for the Planned Parenthood nearest you.

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East Hills Council of Neighbors to unveil public space strategy

Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

The East Hills Council of Neighbors will unveil how it is planning for people- instead of cars- when they present their public space strategy at a public meeting on Monday, June 23.

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Story Matters: Chris McKellar's experiences opening Love's Ice Cream at Downtown Market

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Chris McKellar opened an ice cream shop in the Downtown Market, and talks about the choices he has made in where he would be located and how he sources his ingredients.

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