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A Watershed Moment: Restoration on the Grand

Submitted 06-14-2012 under NEWS

On this week’s episode of "A Watershed Moment", we hear from Phil Skaggs, West Michigan Director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, about a plan to revitalize a two-mile section of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Abortion the hot topic at city commission meeting

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NEWS

A push to further define the types of abortion allowed under city healthcare plans falls flat.

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A Watershed Moment: Ecofeminism and women's health

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS

Dr. Julia Mason discusses ecofeminism and women’s unique relationship with the environment.

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Catalyst Radio: Michigan Abolitionist Project working to end sex slavery, labor trafficking

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS

MAP is training volunteers to help prevent and end modern-day slavery

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Nourish Organic Market continues to expand offerings

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NEWS

After nearly a year in business, Nourish Organic Market continues to grow in its food offerings to Grand Rapidians, like their bulk food section, expanded freezer space and a display kitchen.

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Mayor Heartwell returns for June edition of live call-in show

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.

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War on women rally attendees, organizers, performers discuss motivations, involvement

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

Overview of the war on women rally, organizers discuss successes, motivations.

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Catalyst Radio: CBI addresses issues of punishment and restorative justice

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

Guest speaker Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff addresses issues of justice and punishment at Crossroads Bible Institute event

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The many arts of Festival of the Arts

Submitted 05-31-2012 under NEWS

Festival of the Arts is about to begin and the art goes from the unique to the interactive.

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A Watershed Moment: Monitoring wind on Lake Michigan

Submitted 05-30-2012 under NEWS

On this week’s episode of A Watershed Moment, local professor Dr. Erik Nordman discusses a new wind monitoring buoy that will be deployed in Lake Michigan.

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