Grand Rapids
Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Rob Cole
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio features one of the citizen journalism reporters publishing on our news site, The Rapidian. With more than a dozen...City Commission to meet January 24
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 01-20-2012 under NEWS
This Tuesday, January 24, the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for its bi-monthly meeting. On this week's agenda are a number of hearings to discuss amendments to Brownfield Plans at several local elementary schools; Eastern...Inspirations
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
Featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery from January 1 – February 28, 2012 are: Joanne Peltz – Multimedia Lucianne Siers, OP – Stone Sculpture Jim VanBeek – Glass Sculpture Dominican Center at Marywood Art...City Commission to meet January 10
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS
This Tuesday, January 10 will be the City Commission's first meeting of the new year. On this week's agenda are a report by the City Clerk in regards to emergency ambulance rates. Ordinances will be covered regarding an amendment...David Cobb of Move to Amend visits Grand Rapids
by (scott warren)
Submitted 01-07-2012 under OPINION
On Thursday January 12, Fountain Street Church will host David Cobb of Move to Amend as the next event in the Duncan Littlefair Great Speaker Series. Local representatives of Move to Amend and Occupy Grand Rapids are co-hosting the event, focused on...Trip The Light 2012: Music submissions wanted
by (DITA)
Submitted 01-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
In 2012, DITA's seminal event "Trip The Light" will add a second night and be bigger than ever. Currently we're accepting submissions of music from bands and musicians interested in being part of it. We're also looking for...City to offer free Christmas tree disposal
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 01-01-2012 under NEWS
This year the city of Grand Rapids will again offer a variety of options for the disposing of used Christmas trees. According to a press release from James Hurt with the Public Services department, the city will offer free disposal beginning ...Family(ish) time during Christmas
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
Yes, we all know that the holidays are intended to be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Office parties, egg nog, twinkly lights, 24 hours of "A Christmas Story." These are all integral parts of the holiday experience. However, for...City Commission to meet December 20
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-16-2011 under NEWS
On Tuesday, December 20th the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for its bimonthly meeting. On the agenda for this meeting include topics ranging from changes in city retirement plans to improvements at a number of city parks. Also this...Family Promise fights homelessness with help from community
by (Melissa Beaver)
Submitted 12-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Imagine you are a child and your mother just told you that your family is moving. Your dad left about a month ago and you're not sure where you and your mom and your little brother are going to stay. All your life you have had a safe, dependable...