politics
The election is over, now what?
by (Urban Core Coll...)
Submitted 12-03-2018 under NONPROFITS
This year brought a lot of excitement as people debated and voted in (and out) a new class of elected representatives. We saw large voter turnout across the nation and many first time voters: 18-year olds, new U.S. citizens and those who felt...
"A Few Good Men" entertains, tests audiences
by (wayjulie)
Submitted 06-13-2018 under NEWS
From insightful character development to a venue that transports viewers right into the show, “A Few Good Men” is a theatre experience that both entertains and pushes audiences to question their own beliefs of right and wrong, all while...
Forum provides opportunity to discuss environmental issues with local political hopefuls
by (Sierra Club Gra...)
Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS
Are you passionate about health and local environmental issues? Join us Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dominican Center at Marywood for a forum on environmental topics with local political hopefuls. The Kent County Candidate...
Comedy, community and baseball: A tale by Rhea Butcher
by (brittany.devon)
Submitted 03-28-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Rhea Butcher grew up a fellow midwesterner in Akron, Ohio. They are a standup comic, writer and actor, who now resides in Los Angeles. They have appeared on CONAN, released their own solo album, Butcher, and created the show Take My Wife alongside...
Watch party turns into political announcements
by (jproth1)
Submitted 02-20-2018 under NEWS
CBS ‘60 Minutes’ and host Oprah Winfrey brought together fourteen Grand Rapids area residents with a spectrum of political beliefs for a focus group for two sessions. Eight of the fourteen gathered on February 18, 2018 at the...
Catalyst Radio: Interview with Denavvia Mojet, the Red Project
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 02-02-2018 under NONPROFITS
Host Jenny Kinne speaks with Dennavia Mojet, Communications Coordinator at LINC Up, board member with Equity PAC and host of "Political Pulse" on 97.3-FM The Beat. Later in the show, Jenny is joined by Story Harris from Grand Rapids Red...
Community celebrates City Manager Greg Sundstrom's retirement
by (dylangrosser)
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NEWS
A smooth jazz performance, cheese and wine, a sheet cake with strawberry filling, and other extravagences were rolled out for retiring City Manager Greg Sundstrom on Monday, January 29, 2018 as he attended a party commemorating his successes as city...
Catalyst Radio: Interviewing World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
Host Cindy Kamp speaks with Erica Kubik from the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan's Great Decisions 2018 discussion series at Aquinas College and Calvin College.
Mugshots and propaganda: Photographer learns about #J20, Socialist Alternative Grand Rapids
by (tylersteimle)
Submitted 01-16-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
This is an article about photography. But sometimes, if done right, photography is really about something altogether not photography. The gear and the shop talk and the technique of the craft dissipates and the message shines through. It's what...
Catch up on Catalyst Radio, weekly public affairs program hosted by 88.1 FM WYCE
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-24-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, with multiple hosts. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social...