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Community updates: Thursday, Feb. 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-04-2021 under NEWS
Local museums, library celebrating Black History Month with online events Helping Grand Rapidians celebrate this year’s Black History Month, two local museums and the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) are hosting related events throughout the...In Season Report: January 30, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 01-29-2021 under NONPROFITS
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through Second Season Market already. Before we know it, the Market will be filled with berries, cherries and sunshine once again. Until then, don’t miss out on your chance to support the vendors...Community updates: Thursday, Jan. 28
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-28-2021 under NEWS
UICA reopening July 15 in new downtown location Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) will be reopening on July 15 at its new downtown Grand Rapids location, it announced Tuesday. The over 40-year-old art organization will now reside in the...In Season Report: January 23, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 01-22-2021 under NONPROFITS
This time of year gives you a chance to be creative and try out new recipes and techniques with fresh, local ingredients. With business closures continuing through January, many are at a loss for what to cook at home! Rest assured, you can head...Community updates: Thursday, Jan. 21
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-21-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Schools resumes in-person learning For the first time since March 12, in-person classes are back in action for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS). On Tuesday, GRPS began its hybrid in-person learning model for students, which...In Season Report: January 16, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 01-15-2021 under NONPROFITS
This year provides us with a new opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle, and that doesn’t just stop at the end of our forks. 2020 taught us that farmers markets are key to keeping communities fed and farms and food creators in business....Community updates: Friday, Jan. 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-15-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Library celebrating 150th anniversary The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 150th birthday, it announced Thursday. Since 1871, the GRPL has provided the community with its services,...In Season Report: January 9, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 01-08-2021 under NONPROFITS
We are hoping that the sun will grace us with her presence this weekend, but rain or shine your local farmers and food creators will be there to provide you with the freshest, local fare in town! Shop from a variety of products from your local farms...Community updates: Friday, Jan. 8
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-08-2021 under NEWS
Community leaders address storming of U.S. Capitol In the wake of Wednesday’s rioting inside the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, several leaders in local government issued statements this week condemning the violence and...To end the pandemic, we need to make trust contagious
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 01-06-2021 under NONPROFITS
Developing safe and highly effective vaccines for COVID-19 was a monumental scientific achievement. Now comes the hard part: convincing enough people to be vaccinated to bring the pandemic to an end. Dr. Rakesh Pai, president of the Metro Health...