covid-19
Community updates: Friday, April 2
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-02-2021 under NEWS
West Michigan Vaccine Clinic exceeds 100,000 shots after expanding eligibility to ages 16 and older The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place has surpassed 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on...
Passing the Mic: At-Tawheed Islamic Center's Muneeba Khan answers, "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult within the last year?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-30-2021 under VOICES
Allison Egrin, Jewish practitioner and Program Assistant at Kaufman Interfaith Institute, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult or taxing within the last year?"...
What's at the Market: Saturday, March 27, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-26-2021 under NONPROFITS
Where does the time go? It’s hard to believe that we are only one short month away from our 99th Main Season Market! It’s even harder to think that just one year ago was the beginning of the pandemic. If there is one thing that this past...
Community updates: Friday, March 26
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-26-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department now assigning officers to specific neighborhoods The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRDP) now assigns officers to specific neighborhoods across the city, effective March 21. Adoption of the new policing model comes as...
What's at the Market: Saturday, March 20, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-19-2021 under NONPROFITS
It’s going to be nearly 60 degrees this Saturday, so get outside and enjoy the fresh air while you shop for local produce, farm products, handmade food and artisan goods. Soon, ramps, flowers, and before you know it, strawberries, cherries and...
Community updates: Friday, March 19
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-19-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids’ city income tax deadline extended to June 1 The due date for Grand Rapids taxpayers to file city income tax returns has been delayed until June 1, the City of Grand Rapids announced Thursday. Extension of the deadline marks the...
The Salvation Army continues to “Do the Most Good” one year after the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
by (mroinila)
Submitted 03-16-2021 under NONPROFITS
As the nation marks the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic this month, The Salvation Army of Western Michigan and Northern Indiana continues to address the longstanding issues of poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness, which have intensified...
What's at the Market: Saturday, March 13, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-12-2021 under NONPROFITS
Knowing what to eat to fuel your body can be hard. Everyone is different, and because of that, our bodies need different things to nourish themselves! During National Nutrition Month, take some time to assess how you eat and explore ways you can...
Community updates: Friday, March 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-12-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids expanding efforts to improve curbside recycling A new campaign by the City of Grand Rapids is rolling out this year to educate city households on best practices for curbside recycling, with an emphasis on preventing plastic bags...
In Season Report: March 6, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-05-2021 under NONPROFITS
Well hello March! The jury is still out on whether or not it’s nice to see you again. But on the bright side, we are only TWO months away from Opening Day! Soon, spring will be here with a new variety of products such as flowers, plants, and...