Art Prize takes over the heart of the city
Looking for adventure? Looking for amusement? Looking for art? Thinking that you have to go far to reach these goals? Well, think again. All you have to do is travel six miles from Calvin College into...
View ArticleBill to prevent dog breed discrimination moves to the House
On March 26, 2015, senator David Robertson introduced Senate Bill 239. This bill proposes to prevent local city governments from banning specific breeds of dogs from communities; however, the...
View ArticleCommunity comes together to celebrate Día de los Muertos
On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Grand Rapids Public Library hosted a Dia de los Muertos celebration that included food, music, crafts and altar displays. El Granjero, a local Grand Rapids restaurant, catered...
View ArticleEastown’s Kava House to close its doors
Pam Murray and her daughter, Leigh Vander Molen, owners of the local coffee house Kava House, came to the position where they had to decide whether or not to renew the building lease for the Kava...
View ArticleFall Festivities around Grand Rapids
Now is the season of pumpkins, pies and pictures. “Fall feels like the perfect season. The leaves look incredible when they change colors and make the world seem so warm and welcoming,” said sophomore...
View ArticleboldSOCKS opens first store downtown
boldSOCKS, a new shop that only sells socks, opened their doors to the public for the first time on Friday, Dec. 4, following their first look on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 of this year. This...
View ArticleHeartside Gallery continues to grow
Heartside Ministry is a social service agency that provides the necessary resources to help those in need. They have a studio where people can express themselves through art called the Heartside...
View ArticleNike shoe designed after Fish Ladder City Park
Nike and local skateboarding and shoe store Primer recently launched a new shoe design, the Fish Ladder, inspired by Fish Ladder City Park in Grand Rapids. Premier released the shoes on Nov. 14. These...
View ArticleFight against breast cancer with Experience Pink
This month, February 2016, the Grand Rapids community is coming together to battle against breast cancer. Participation intends to not only bring awareness to this ongoing issue, but also to raise...
View ArticleBernie Sanders stops at Eastern Michigan University
Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election, made his first Michigan campaign stop on Monday, Feb. 15, at Eastern Michigan University.Sanders was elected as an...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Public Schools revise selection process
Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) recently changed the selection process for its theme schools and centers of innovation. The process was changed because parents and residents notified administrators...
View ArticleDiscover Grand Rapids through GoSite
Marking one year on April 4, GoSite, a welcome center and information hub, has been successful in providing recommendations about what West Michigan — specifically Grand Rapids — has to offer. “We’re...
View ArticleJohn Ball Zoo turns 125 years old
John Ball Zoo, the 10th oldest zoo in the U.S., meets a milestone this year by turning 125 years old. To celebrate this achievement, the zoo will throw a special birthday party for 125 days by...
View ArticleHope College withdraws motion to terminate President Knapp
On April 11, Hope College Provost Rich Ray stepped down at the request of President John Knapp. Knapp emphasized that his decision was not based on differing religious or social views or opinions. “It...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Symphony to play music from “Star Wars: A Force Awakens”
The Grand Rapids Symphony will be one of the first orchestras to play music from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The performance will be part of the show “Star Wars & More: The Music of John...
View ArticleNew bookstore Books and Mortar encourages community
A new chapter began for booksellers Chris Roe and Jonathan Shotwell with the grand opening of their bookstore Books and Mortar on Oct. 1. From open to close last Saturday Books and Mortar at 955 Cherry...
View ArticleFormer Calvin professor wins $200k grand prize at ArtPrize
On Friday Oct. 7, James Mellick, a former Calvin art professor, was announced the winner of the ArtPrize 2016 Public Vote award for his entry “Wounded Warrior Dogs.” The Public Vote award is tied with...
View ArticleLocal bookstores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
All across the country, independent bookstores hosted celebrations on the last Saturday of April on Independent Bookstore Day, including live music, door prizes, readings and refreshments. Here in...
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