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Youth Council gets up close and personal with Mayor Heartwell

Submitted 02-15-2012 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell discusses his State of the City Address with the Mayor's Youth Council.

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Ghost Heart shares how their songs take shape

Submitted 02-14-2012 under NEWS

The members Ghost Heart explain the process they go through when writing their music.

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Catalyst Radio: IWW Film Series focuses on labor and social issues

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

A local union sponsors monthly documentaries at Bridge Street hall.

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Brewery Vivant gets Silver LEED certification

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant is the first commercial brewery in the U.S. to receive Silver LEED certification.

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Catherine's Health Center awarded LEED Gold certification

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

Building receives U.S. Green Building Council's third highest level of LEED certification.

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Trillium Haven Farm unveils plans for restaurant in Eastown

Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS

Last night at the Eastown Community Center, Anja Mast and Michael VanderBrug unveiled their plans for a farm to table restaurant in Eastown. Trillium Haven Restaurant, scheduled to open in June, will occupy the Kingsley Building.

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A Watershed Moment: Living with a smart grid

Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS

Dr. Ian Hiskens, Professor at the University of Michigan, explains the Grand Rapids smart grid.

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"Black and Blue" documentary premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-07-2012 under NEWS

On February 13, the documentary "Black and Blue" will premiere at the Gerald R. Ford Museum, highlighting the life-long friendship developed between teammates Gerald Ford and Willis Ward and the discrimination Ward faced playing football at U of M.

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Mayor Heartwell returns to the airwaves Monday evening with new co-host

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

Community Media Center's own Linda Gellasch joins Mayor Heartwell for her first episode as permanent co-host for City Connection

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City Commission to meet February 7

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

The City Commission will meet February 7 for their bi-monthly meeting. Tax exemptions for several upcoming real estate projects are to be discussed.

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