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Submitted 02-07-2014 under VOICES

Training with the Priority Health Run Camp has been just the inspiration I needed to face the impossible: 26.2 miles and turning 40.

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Century-old garage collapses on Diamond by Wealthy, no injuries reported

Submitted 02-06-2014 under NEWS

The garage behind the Bazzani building on Wealthy Street collapsed Thursday with no warning of structural issues. No one was hurt in the collapse.

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WMEAC to host Third Annual "Women and the Environment" symposium

Submitted 02-05-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC and GVSU will hold a symposium focused on educating, networking and honoring women and their contributions to the environment.

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Local shelters strive to curb trend of child homelessness in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mel Trotter, Family Promise and other organizations are working to house a growing number of homeless children despite limited shelter space.

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New consignment shop to open on Bridge Street corridor

Submitted 02-04-2014 under NEWS

Conscious Collective consignment shop focusing on repurposed house wares and second hand clothing will host a grand opening celebration with live music.

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Our Kitchen Table to celebrate continued funding

Submitted 02-04-2014 under NEWS

Our Kitchen Table celebrates their recent $300,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant with an open house.

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To love where you work

Submitted 02-04-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Kris Larson shares his aspirations for continued urbanization and the health and enjoyment of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Mayor addresses citizen concerns in live conversation on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 02-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions Monday night, including a question about gun control and open carry laws.

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Downtown Market offers programs to supply low-income peope with food, business skills

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Downtown Market is offering a variety of free initiatives designed to benefit low-income residents of the Heartside neighborhood, including distributing bus passes and vouchers for vendor produce.

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Charity Spectacular to raise money for children's hospital

Submitted 02-03-2014 under NEWS

The Michigan International Auto Show Charity Spectacular, a fundraising event for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, is a private viewing of the latest vehicles that will be in the 16th annual Michigan International Auto Show.

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