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Catalyst Radio: "The Wrecking Crew" music documentary at Wealthy Theatre Aug. 23
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Tonight – Aug. 23 – is the rare local screening of the music documentary The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew documentary tells the story of...Serve on a City board or commission
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission is always accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming board members and serving on commissions. "The Grand Rapids City Commission appoints approximately 260 citizens to 40 boards and ...
Local 5K run to raise awareness about health and fitness
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 08-14-2013 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) invites the community to celebrate health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American community. The first annual Rhythm Run 5K will take place Saturday, August 17. “This year...
Fulton Street Farmers Market pays homage to tradition and progress
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 08-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
As the oldest outdoor market in Grand Rapids, the Fulton Street Farmers Market has seen a lot. From several near burnouts, to a revival in recent years, the transformation in the market has seen changes in everything from the space to the produce....
Catalyst Radio: Youth Force GR making a difference, providing employment opportunities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-09-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we feature the youth employment program of Grand Rapids Community Foundation Youth Force GR. We spend the show with...
Catalyst Radio: Peace activist, oral historian, author Rosalie Riegle in Grand Rapids
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 07-26-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we are joined by oral historian and activist Rosalie Riegle. Riegle was in town earlier this week as part of her...
Vote for the best representation of Grand Rapids food culture in Grandwich competition
by (Loukas Peterson)
Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS
The largest annual sandwich competition for Grand Rapids starts today, July 23. Dozens of venues will offer their sandwiches and let the public decide which one is the best. Through August 16, Rapidians are encouraged to try the many different...
Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming officials debate consolidation of police, fire departments
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 07-19-2013 under NEWS
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) presented its consolidation assessment of police and fire services report to elected officials of Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming at a special joint meeting. The three-hour long meeting...
Grand Rapids-based band Field ready for listeners
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids-based band Field has begun its entry into the scene of live music, and they’re eager to dive in. Field’s entrance into playing live has been a long time coming- the band first formed nearly a year ago. Within the month,...
Catalyst Radio: New organization helping veterans get their health care benefits
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 07-12-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we learn about a new organization working to connect military veterans with their health care benefits. With Michigan...