Featured Stories
J. Bennett Rylah
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Teri O'Driscoll did a little multitasking when she suggested that her school's Parent Teacher Student Association sponsor a market where artists using recycled materials could sell their wares. The result: raise money for City High, teach kids to be mindful of the environment and support local artists.
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John Hogan
Thursday, November 05, 2009
When Tom Almonte takes in a view of Grand Rapids from his office in city hall, he says he sees the same vitality of Chicago, albeit in a much smaller scale. And Almonte says others outside of West Michigan are making that same assessment.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
You'd think that there would be a lull in activity in the first weeks of November, but G-Sync’s Tommy Allen says it's really the calm before the storm. Find out why.
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Josh Tyron
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Put on your hardhat, and take a tour of 38 Commerce with Chuck Hoyt of Locus Development and Rapid Growth videographer Josh Tyron. The mixed-use building under construction in downtown Grand Rapids will feature offices, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and apartments and condos, with parking for residents right to their doorsteps.
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Mary Radigan
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Even shadow boxing can be an exahusting workout under the watchful eye of Frank Perez, the owner of Frank's Knockout Fitness in the Stockbridge business district. See how the "sweet science" helps people get into shape.
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G.F. Korreck
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A guy in the print media who is smiling? It's Brian Edwards, and he's celebrating the launch of his new hardcopy magazine in mid Michigan. Read why Edwards thinks niche publishing is the port in the print media storm.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
I would kick Santa to the curb and say that the true community-building holiday celebration that trumps them all is Halloween – a time where our creativity can really shine without the aid of electricity, red velvet and popcorn garland.
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Sharon Hanks
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ten individuals from area nonprofits were honored recently during the ceremony at Wealthy Street Theatre. See who gets kudos for being do-gooders.
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Ruth Terry
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Take a trip with Rapid Growth on Allegiant Airlines, the budget carrier that flies to warmer destinations from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Here's some tips on keeping the low cost low for travel.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
G-Sync's Tommy Allen may have discovered something cool about the evolution of our future selves that even Darwin may not have seen coming for those who love to play on the 'net. Are you ready to leap to 3.0 yet?
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Kelly Quintanilla
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Scott Naylor deals in "purposeful art," where a creation can incorporate sound and lighting as well as sculpture for use by companies, bars, restaurants or even someone's own entertainment center. Get an earful about Loud Art Design.
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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cast your ballots online for your favorite corporate citizens that you think add to the quality of life in their locales. Using our handy widget, you can vote for neighborhood businesses both large and small as your candidates to receive People's Choice awards in 13 categories.
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Stephanie Doublestein
Thursday, October 15, 2009
All aboard this year's ride through fall weather, when thoughts turn to hot donuts and fresh squeezed cider for the kids and its fermented cousin-with-a-kick, hard cider, for the adults. Paul Vander Heide has carved out a niche for crafted hard ciders, following the lead of locally made beers and wines.
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Matt Vande Bunte
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Owners of a Wyoming company rubbed their hands together as the temperatures fell throughout October -- but out of delight, rather than trying to keep their digits warm. Gary Gerds and his colleagues sell lightweight chemical handwarmers used by hunters, football fans and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
We really thought Tommy had said the last word on ArtPrize version 1.0 but then the UICA Curatorial Award Winner Young Kim stopped by the Kissing Booth and the conversation continued into the afternoon.
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