covid-19
Thankful for Second Chances, New Clients Share What Brought Them to Guiding Light
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-01-2020 under NONPROFITS
In mid-March, Guiding Light halted intake of new clients into our Recovery and Back to Work programs. We loaned our building to the Kent County Health Department so individuals experiencing homelessness who contracted the novel coronavirus could be...
Community updates: Monday, June 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-29-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids to start next phase of service reopenings, end break on metered parking on July 6 Following the holiday weekend, the City of Grand Rapids will resume walk-in service to City Hall offices and end its three-month break on metered...
Community updates: Friday, June 26
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-26-2020 under NEWS
Free outdoor fitness classes returning to Grand Rapids on July 6 Grand Rapidians getting in shape this summer can still count on free outdoor fitness classes for support. The City of Grand Rapids’ Parks and Recreation Department announced on...
In Season Report: June 27, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-26-2020 under NONPROFITS
It is STRAWBERRY season here at the market which can only mean more seasonal fruit is upon us! Join us this Saturday for an even LARGER selection of fresh produce, artisan goods, farm fresh meat, eggs + more! Shop from a variety of products such as...
Community updates: Wednesday, June 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-24-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department urges vigilance as county’s decline in new COVID-19 cases begins to plateau The downward trend of new COVID-19 cases in Kent County is flattening, Kent County Health Department’s Director, Dr. Adam London,...
Community updates: Monday, June 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-22-2020 under NEWS
'Social zones' open in Grand Rapids to aid restaurant recovery Grand Rapids' first outdoor social zones opened this weekend, aiming to help restaurants and bars reopening with capacity limits and COVID-related setbacks. With a 50-percent...
Community updates: Friday, June 19
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-19-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians celebrate Juneteenth with events, proclamations, reflections Juneteenth, the nation’s holiday celebrating the end of legal slavery in America, was celebrated by city residents and leaders on Friday through events, proclamations...
In Season Report: June 20, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-19-2020 under NONPROFITS
The weekend forecast calls for rain, but here at the market the sun never stops shining! Join us this Saturday for an even LARGER selection of fresh produce, artisan goods, farm fresh meat, eggs + more! Shop from a variety of products such as fresh...
Community updates: Wednesday, June 17
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-17-2020 under NEWS
City leaders further detail police reform plans City of Grand Rapids leaders gave further details about its police reform plans on Wednesday, amid continuing community activism around improved police-community relations. The details are new City...
Community updates: Monday, June 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-15-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum reopening in July The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will be reopening to the public in July, after nearly four months of shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 1, the museum will welcome back its...