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Community Updates: Friday, August 18
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-18-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum to host Grand River Adventure event in September On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be hosting an event called 'Grand River Adventure' in September. According to the GRPM's website...
Homeownership dream evaporates in changing neighborhood
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 12-22-2016 under NEWS
“I’m watching strangers go in and out of my home,” said Yvonne Johnson, looking out the window. While we talked at a neighbor's house, Johnson’s home was filled with realtors and prospective buyers, there for a typical...
Catalyst Radio: Home Repair Services fostering DIY culture among homeowners
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-22-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (9:32) On the corner of Division and Highland sits a pale pink, art deco building which houses Home Repair Services. The organization started in 1979 with home repair house calls for low-income families and has grown into six additional...
Pets fall victim during tough economic times
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 02-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
It's an all too common story. A family, financially stretched, looks at a stack of late notices and eviction warnings. Needing to cut costs, the pet often is the first to go. Meet our unnamed kitty above. This kitty was trapped in a (...