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Local Epicurean adds chocolate lounge to downtown pasta shop

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

The Local Epicurean, a pasta shop on Division Avenue featuring handmade goods, is adding an artisanal chocolate shop.

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Catalyst Radio: Civic Theatre opens its 88th season with The Giver

Submitted 10-11-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts is making a book drive part of this season's performances based on Newberry Award-recognized literature.

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Kids to have their day in East Hills

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

This Saturday, the kids day celebration in East Hills hosted by Congress Elementary School will include hula hooping, a bike parade, a fire truck and much more.

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Local Fishmonger adds oyster bar, chowders, sandwiches to menu

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Fish Lads of Grand Rapids is planning to offer a dining menu in addition to fresh and smoked seafood.

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Safety Ambassadors hit downtown streets

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is launching their new Safety Ambassador program.

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City officials take voluntary pay cuts

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids quarterly Transformation Update reveals a variety of ways local government has cut costs.

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Mayor to answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it tonight! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: WYCE BoDeans concert to raise funds for DA Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

A new concert series called WYCE at Wealthy kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 16 with the band BoDeans, to raise funds for the local children’s aid nonprofit DA Blodgett-St. John’s.

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Tree House Community Garden nestles in to Baxter neighborhood

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Matthew Fowler and friends started the Tree House Community Garden in Baxter neighborhood to engage the community.

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Brewery Vivant, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks add to tree canopy

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Tree planting at Congress Park contributes to the City’s goal to reach a 40% tree canopy and the East Hills’ Urban Forest Plan.

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