Michigan
Glance at the Past - Fulton Street Cemetery
by (WYCE)
Submitted 07-06-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The history of Grand Rapids' early burial plot, established in 1838.
Running Bare: The Shoe-free Running Phenomenon
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 06-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
It is said, the best part of snow skiing is taking off the boots. There are runners that feel the same way about running shoes. Over the past few decades, running shoes have developed from thin, flat and barely cushioned footwear to very supportive...
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque going on national tour, fundraise at Electric Cheetah
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 06-14-2010 under NEWS
Super Happy Funtime Burleque is a Grand Rapids based ragtag group of talented performers who bring action and entertainment to the people all around the West Michigan area. Known for pushing the restrictions on stripping, and stepping on the toes of...
The Michigan Cultural Data Project comes to Grand Rapids to help arts and culture organizations make the mark they deserve
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 05-22-2010 under NONPROFITS
At every presentation about the Cultural Data Project (CDP), people gasp at what it can do - at every one of the fifteen talks across the state. And now, after two years of work by a dedicated team, this valuable tool is available in Michigan. If...
River Bank Runner: Steve Schoon
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 05-04-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The Fifth Third River Bank Run is less than a week away and most runners are tapering off their training and planning to "carb up" on Friday. Nervousness kicks in before a race and to that end, race organizers provide 110 porta-potties and 13.6...Imagine Peace - Part Four
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 03-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
This brief video is Part Four of four short meditative pieces called Imagine Peace produced through a collaborative effort by members of the Preaching through Media Committee of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. The series is called...Imagine Peace - Part Three
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 03-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
This brief video is Part Three of four short meditative pieces called Imagine Peace produced through a collaborative effort by members of the Preaching through Media Committee of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. The series is called...Imagine Peace - Part Two
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 03-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
This brief video is Part Two of four short meditative pieces called Imagine Peace produced through a collaborative effort by members of the Preaching through Media Committee of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. The series is...
Photographer's Work Calms Minds of Cancer Patients, Families
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 03-16-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Wandering the halls of a hospital can be a lonely walk. Patients and families are in unfamiliar territory, corridors might seem to be a maze and for those spending multiple days in the same space there is little to divert the mind from the often...
Imagine Peace - Part One
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
This brief video is one of four short meditative pieces produced through a collaborative effort by all members of the Preaching through Media Committee of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. Sister Barbara Hansen,...