Top Voted Articles
(1) Commissioners discuss water protections, housing inspections
The January 10 City Commission meeting covered topics such as water protections, police salaries, and staffing for the new housing inspection policies.
(1) Fresh and new: New Picturesque gallery open to public participation
Today we launch the first Picturesque gallery of 2012: Fresh and new. All are invited to add their own images to the collection.
(1) Determination and plenty of imagination lead to Diamond Street
Heather McGartland, owner of salon and retail store Imagination Creations, shares the story of how her trials, errors and deep passion for her work brought her right where she wants to be.
(1) Another immigrant deported
This article is one in a series discussing immigration issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.
(1) Joel Salatin reflects on city life, kitchen time and the Grand Rapids chicken fight
Salatin, "America's most influential farmer," addresses Rapidian-specific questions about food and farming.
(1) Immigration is unjust
This article is one in a series discussing immigration issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.
(1) Harmony Brewing Company set to open
A new Eastown neighborhood brewery is finally set to open in the coming weeks.
(1) Race for a Cure project makes Grand Rapids awesome
January's Awesome Foundation grant awarded to a cycling team that will race in support of people affected by cancer.
(1) Reading paves the way to college for students at Harrison Park School
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell promotes literacy at a Challenge Scholars Program event at Harrison Park School