Grand Rapids
Romanian immigrant's memoir describes totalitarianism through a child's eyes
by (AnnByle)
Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS
Carmen Bugan and her family emigrated from Romania to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in November 1989. The family fled Romania after years of harassment for her father’s anti-Ceausescu protests. Carmen, born in Romania in 1970, is a writer, mother,...
Abortion the hot topic at city commission meeting
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 06-13-2012 under NEWS
About thirty members of the community addressed the City Commission Tuesday night, all coming to Mulick Park Elementary School (1761 Rosewood Ave) on the southeast side of the city over the issue of abortion and the city's coverage of the...
Glance at the Past - Lettuce Under Glass
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids
by (BHazekamp)
Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION
By: Nate Bell, Ben Hazekamp, Michael Phua, Ryan VanderPloeg Grand Rapids is a gem in Western Michigan, but it currently runs the risk of losing its luster. As the city has struggled to regain its footing after being rocked by the national recession...
Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids
by (Jane B. Whittington)
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS
Miriam Aukerman, Staff Attorney for the West Michigan Regional Office of the American Civil Liberties Union, will speak at a meeting of the Progressive Women’s Alliance of West Michigan on Wednesday, May 16. Her topic will be “Protecting...
Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
There is a saying that goes, “There is no such thing as a free lunch," meaning that every meal costs something to make. This applies when one considers the amount of resources it takes to manufacture the packaging of a frozen pizza, for...
Pilgrimage
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 05-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
From May 3 throug June 28, 2012, The Marywood Gallery at Dominican Center is featuring the photography of local artist, Dee Versluis. The theme of the show is Pilgrimage, displaying 30 pieces with prices beginning at $100.00. All items are for...
We need immigrants
by (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION
Javier*, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, just got back from Guatemala 10 days ago. He had been deported a year and a half ago after he lost the case for his papers. Everybody knew he would come back. He is a noble man who would never abandon his wife and...
Glance at the Past - Michigan Trust Building
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Less than 1,200 days remain in city transformation
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 05-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When City Manager Greg Sundstrom took hold of the position in 2009 the city was facing serious trouble. A tough economy meant increasing costs and dwindling revenues. In his speech to the Commission the night he swore in he promised real change:...