Undercover in Heartside - Part I: Down-and-out on Sunday, Aug. 15
Submitted 08-23-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
In season - August 18, 2010
Submitted 08-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. **Now is a great time for canning, pickling and freezing...
ArtPeers: Pleased To Meet You!
Submitted 08-12-2010 under NONPROFITS
Getting invited to downtown arts events and receptions… is a relatively new thing. I am admittedly fascinated by these events, and the culture behind our culture. My favorite part about these parties is walking into conversations about...
[MIDTOWN] Couple's documentation shows shopping local does not need to be costly
Submitted 08-11-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Rice, canned beans, eggs, sweet potatoes, carrots, cheese, bread and El Matador tortilla chips. These are common items in Amanda Narvaes and Josh Dunigan's pantry, and if they are staples on your shopping list, the couple will tell you it does not...
In season - August 11, 2010
Submitted 08-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. New at the market! Apples (Paula Red, Pristine, other early...Wonderfully-full
Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a few suggestions to make your weekend wonderfully-...
Chase You Down Until You Love Me
Submitted 08-05-2010 under OPINION
Ten years ago I had a daily walk from a Hell's Kitchen apartment, to an Upper West Side bartending job. By the time I hit 80th Street, I swear to God, I always ended up behind a quarreling Basinger and Alec Baldwin. Their walking...
In season - August 04, 2010
Submitted 08-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. New at the market! Sweet Corn!!! Tomatoes (Heirloom, cherry, regular,...
[EASTOWN] The Bus Stops Here
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NONPROFITS
It happens every 30 minutes. Retirees, professionals and school children get on board and get to where they’re going for pocket change using one of the most unsung rides on the road: the city bus. The Rapid, as it’s called in the Grand Rapids metro...
New 4g Broadband in GR; Low-income Program to Come
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NEWS
Videographer Chad Becker provides this report from today's City of Grand Rapids press conference announcing the arrival of a new broadband service option for local residents. The 4g WiMax network is being launched by the company Clearwire....