(1) Does everyone deserve to have a place?
Everyone deserves a place to live. A place to rest one's head, access to clean facilities and a sense of security. Well House provides that place for the area's most marginalized.
(1) Grand Rapids leaders launch Yes! GR Parks campaign
Community leaders have introduced a proposal of a new property tax to increase funds for city parks that will appear on the ballot November 5.
(1) Grand Rapids, it's time to send the circus packing
Elephants, lions and tigers are calling the Van Andel Arena parking lot home this week. But circuses are wrong, and it's time for the City of Grand Rapids and its leaders to look at model ordinan...
(1) Art Prize 2013: The Art Outside of the Center
A look at Lori Neill's installation Kaleidoscope Beach-An Alternative Perspective, at Women's City Club
(1) ArtPrize 2013: Brad Fritcher + Trois, Modern Pioneers
With their win in the jazz category at St Cecelia Music Center, Brad Fritcher + Trois allow themselves little time to celebrate.
(1) Joan Wolfe: The Legacy of WMEAC's Founder
The legacy of one of Michigan's most impactful environmentalist, and how she went on to create the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.
(1) Share on: Airbnb hosts face challenge with City Commission
It's important to let our city commissioners know that we support home-sharing made possible with sites like Airbnb. Learn how you can let our local officials know what you think about their prop...
(1) Ethical responsibility to panhandlers
With the increasing presence of panhandlers in the greater Grand Rapids area, citizens are left with a dilemma of how to best help people in need
(1) Community engagement: Empowering our citizens, encouraging local involvement
I've brought my passion for community and my drive for making an impact into my new role as The Rapidian's Community Engagement Specialist.