Flip Dog Yoga offers a new vision for yoga
Flip Dog Yoga strives for a welcoming, inclusive space that, since COVID-19, has moved online and to Briggs Park.
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1st Microgreenery puts more veggies on your plate
1st Microgreenery Fresh Living Microgreens sells on Fridays at Fulton Street Farmers Market, Bridge Street Market, and via online orders and social distanced pick-up. Owner Chris Huntoon says tasty microgreens are an easy way to eat healthier.
Received your absentee ballot application? City has mailed them to all registered voters
Grand Rapids City Clerk mailed absentee ballot applications to all of its registered to voters for the August 4 primary and November 3 election. Here's why it's a secure way to vote.
Indigenous chef ISO kitchen: Camren Stott wants to share healthy meals with those in need
Anishinaabe chef, Camren Stott, is a tribal member of The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. His business, Jiibaakwaan Foods, caters dinner parties and offers in-home meal planning based in indigenous-inspired food. He also feels a calling to nourish Grand Rapids’ indigenous community and others who lack access to healthy, whole foods.
The City of Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Match Fund offers COVID-19 resiliency grants
The City of Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF) is providing focused support for community projects that help Grand Rapids’ most vulnerable residents meet their basic needs for resiliency, wellness, and safety in light of COVID-19.
Temporary Heartside health center offers COVID-19 care to those experiencing homelessness
A homeless gentleman with a bright idea inspired Guiding Light to offer its 255 S. Division Avenue facility as a temporary coronavirus isolation center in collaboration with Kent County Health Department.
Literacy Center of West Michigan conference focused on kids under 5
While its programming has mainly focused on adult literacy, The Literacy Center has decided that building literacy among preschool children is equally important. Its 2020 Community Literacy Conference helped launch that focus.
The Rapid invites community feedback as it looks to the area’s public transit future
The Rapid is seeking feedback and input from residents of communities it serves throughout the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Recent Division Avenue Design Workshops kicked off the process of gathering that feedback.
Mitten Floral blossoms in Wyoming with blooms from West Michigan
Mitten Floral, at 3547 Burlingame in Wyoming, features flowers for weddings and all occasions, workshops, and a table and materials for customers to create their own flower arrangements.
Dogtown Studio makes music dreams come true
Grand Rapids' Dogtown Studio produces affordable music videos for musicians promoting their music online. In 2019, they produced videos at no cost for 50 musicians. In 2020, they're implementing a model that benefits musicians while making the business sustainable.
