Grand Rapid's South West Neighborhood

Neighbors reflect on history of mining, dumps on Westside

Submitted 02-06-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Westsiders remember the gypsum mines and the Westside sinking due to wetland swamps being used as dumps.

Neighborhood celebrates former church site

Submitted 02-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

From Past to Present: A unified celebration of the St. Joseph the Worker Church building and its legacy in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood.

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Great Decisions Series continues with focus on China

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series continues on February 5 with presentations on China.

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Abandoned mines on the Westside: Are they in danger of sinking?

Submitted 01-23-2018 under NEWS

With a sink hole opening up at the site of the old William T. Powers gypsum mine on the city's westside we take a look at the history of mining in Grand Rapids.

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Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors announces largest-ever donation to property crisis fund

Submitted 01-23-2018 under NEWS

The Realtors Property Crisis Fund provides financial assistance to property owners affected by a property disaster or need for disability adaption.

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Great Decisions Series brings global issues to West Michigan

Submitted 01-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

World Affairs Council brings world-class experts to West Michigan for dialogue on global issues

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Viewing the Grand Rapids Police Department as a volunteer

Submitted 11-13-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

My view of the Grand Rapids Police Department changed once I got involved.

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German Band EINSHOCH6 performs at Aquinas College: November 1, 2017

Submitted 10-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

Engaging, fun, a musical feast! The German band EINSHOCH6 stands for a culturally unique performance of music, language, and word play by combining elements of classical music with hip-hop lyrics in a remarkable musical form!

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