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Calvin Students win award at Chicago Film Festival

Submitted 11-28-2012 under NEWS

This article discusses a Calvin student group that won an award at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival. It goes into detail about the making of the film and the process of getting it submitted.

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New website offers helping hand to local musicians

Submitted 11-28-2012 under NEWS

Listen to the Mitten, a new website created by Jacob Pauwels that helps local musicians get their music to the community.

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Current and former Calvin students fill a need in rural Nepal

Submitted 11-26-2012 under NEWS

Former and current Calvin College students are currently partnering to provide free quality education for rural Nepalese.

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Grand Rapids Urban League partners with DTE Energy to help residents save money on gas bills

Submitted 11-21-2012 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Urban League will host an event to share energy saving program with their community.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Company to open its organic doors December 5

Submitted 11-20-2012 under NEWS

Named after a pre-Prohibition brewery in Grand Rapids, Mark Sellers' GRBC is set to open December 5 with organic beers and as strong of an attention to food as the microbrews.

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Habitat for Humanity raises walls in Wealthy Heights neighborhood

Submitted 11-16-2012 under NEWS

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County's Women Build program hopes to revitalize local neighborhood.

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Catalyst Radio: Organizers examine the success of Decriminalize GR

Submitted 11-16-2012 under NEWS

Supporters say the success of the ballot proposal to decriminalize some marijuana violations is the result of effective organizing.

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Mitten Brewing Co. prepares for grand opening with creative brewmaster

Submitted 11-16-2012 under NEWS

Robert Wanhatalo is brewmaster at the recently opened Mitten Brewing Co. He talks about his apprenticeship at The Hideout and the joys of brewing in Grand Rapids.

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County commission candidate Johnston wins, then loses, then waits for canvassing results

Submitted 11-15-2012 under NEWS

Michael Johnston talks about his experience in his campaign.

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Catalyst Radio: Downtown Alliance highlights Grand Rapids' growth, activity

Submitted 11-14-2012 under NEWS

Downtown Alliance promotes efforts for Grand Rapids' events, new business activity, and provides downtown beautification.

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