From its much-loved taquerias to its colorful public art, the southwest side celebrates its diversity. With emerging local galleries, successful Mexican and Asian markets, and locally owned small businesses, the area is home to many of Grand Rapids' Latino groups and includes Garfield Park, Alger Heights, and Grandville Avenue, among others, and pride in culture abounds.
Michigan Green Communities has awarded “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids. The Strategic Plan focuses on sustainability carbon reductions, green space, water quality, waste and health disparities.
Proposed City of Grand Rapids requirements for lead dust testing would reduce childhood lead poisoning.
The Diatribe is moving forward with its plans of establishing The Emory Arts and Culture Center at 2440 Division South, just south of Burton Street.
City of Grand Rapids Roberto Clemente Park award-winning renovation includes universal accessibility, new shelter/restroom facilities, discovery area playspace/outdoor classroom and natural stormwater management features.
Tech Week GR underlines Grand Rapids’ claim to the Silicon Valley of the Midwest. The Right Place and other strategic partners have created a foundation for helping technology companies thrive in Grand Rapids, driven by the live event.
Released July 28, the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) 2022 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles analyze data and identify state and county trends in four categories: economic security, education, health and safety, family and community. For the first time, Kids Count also included a Grand Rapids profile.
The LEADeres program has been developing Latinx leaders for the last decade. These leaders still rely on the lessons learned in their cohort. Now the program is expanding to meet the needs of returning students.
The LEADeres program at Ferris State University has increased Latino representation at the school and continues to create new leaders and stakeholders throughout the West Michigan community.
The Diatribe’s 49507 Project brings youth and community together to not just create anti-racist art, but to build a stronger community and change.
Since 1975, Marge Wilson has been serving more than delicious donuts at her business, Marge’s Donut Den, but has made a lasting impact from Michigan to Nigeria through her service and dedication to helping others.
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