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Educating children about invasive species

Submitted 02-20-2013 under VOICES

Two high school students from West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science share their experiences while teaching first graders about invasive species.

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Could you survive a month in poverty?

Submitted 02-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

This interactive experience aims to distill myths about poverty and encourage participants to become involved in activities which help reduce poverty in our communities.

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UICA screening 2013 Oscar shorts

Submitted 02-14-2013 under OPINION

The UICA is screening the 2013 Oscar nominees for best live action short, best animated short, and best short documentary

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Eastown Community Association hosts pancake breakfast

Submitted 02-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Striving to involve more residents in Eastown, pancake event serves as platform to encourage intentional community and awareness.

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Connie's Cakes opens Eastown location

Submitted 02-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Crowds gather at grand opening of Connie's Cakes.

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Beware of Mr. Baker comes to UICA

Submitted 02-07-2013 under OPINION

A new rock documentary about Ginger Baker, the drummer who forever changed rock and roll, opens at the UICA Friday, Feb. 8.

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Young people speak up about blight in their neighborhoods

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Young people speak up about abandoned buildings and urban decay in their communities by writing letters to Grand Rapids Mayor Heartwell.

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Logan's Alley to host February Night Out for The Rapidian on Fat Tuesday

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Tuesday, February 12 to support The Rapidian. 20% of your purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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Reds on the River fights hunger during Ice Festival

Submitted 02-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

As Grand Rapids' ice gurus transform Rockford, one restaurant supports food bank.

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Picturesque gets colorful with Black and White

Submitted 02-01-2013 under OPINION

This month, the Picturesque gallery "Black and White" encourages you to get creative about capturing the colorful world around you.

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