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Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

The Spring Tree and Shrub Sale aims to make it easy and affordable for residents to help with the goal of 40 percent tree cover in Grand Rapids.

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OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism

Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION

Alex Beecroft's spiritual and social beliefs motivate him to be an activist and passionate Occupier.

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OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Jewly Warren, a local activist, describes a life of activism and her latest involvement in Occupy Grand Rapids.

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OGR 2012: Mandi Creveling's happy accident

Submitted 03-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Mandi Creveling stumbles upon Occupy Grand Rapids and finds a reason to be active in something bigger than herself.

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OGR 2012: George Bartnick - Peace and Purpose

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

One man's involvement in the Occupy Grand Rapids movement- bringing peace and purpose.

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OGR 2012: A brief history of Occupy Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-19-2012 under OPINION

Exactly what is Occupy Grand Rapids in light of common conceptions, media portrayal, and its overall intent?

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OGR 2012 : Diane Baum, forging a new way of communication

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

This 62-year old activist points to Grand Rapids' long history of activism.

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OGR 2012: Occupy GR in a year of change

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRCC's Writing for Publication Class takes a look at how Occupy GR has weathered a back and forth winter.

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The making of our city budget

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

Sparked by the decisions of City Commissioners, the politics beat explores how budget decisions are made for Grand Rapids employees

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Kent County joins 120 communities nationwide in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kent County kicks off a public awareness campaign to ensure that all third grade students are reading at grade level.

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