Grand Rapids
City Connection returns with special guest Brand Davis, director of city's Office of Oversight and Public Accountability
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-03-2020 under NEWS
In the first mid-pandemic episode of City Connection, the long running community conversation television show hosted by the mayors of Grand Rapids, returns to GRTV and online streaming. This month Mayor Bliss and co-host Linda Gellasch of Community...
Community updates: Saturday, Aug. 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-01-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department addresses city’s recent gun violence Grand Rapids Police Department's (GRPD) Chief Eric Payne addressed Grand Rapids' rise in gun violence and homicides this year on Friday, affirming that the department...
In Season Report: August 1, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-31-2020 under NONPROFITS
Why is it that February, March and April felt like three years and May, June and July felt like three weeks?! Although the seasons go quickly, they do not go unappreciated. The market is full of color right now and we could not be more grateful for...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-29-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer limits indoor gatherings to 10 people, closes indoor bar service across Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued executive orders on Wednesday limiting Michigan's indoor gatherings to 10 people and closing indoor bar service across all...
Community updates: Monday, July 27
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Schools starting school year online-only for first nine weeks Grand Rapids Public Schools’ (GRPS) Superintendent, Leadriane Roby, announced on Monday that the school district plans to start the 2020-21 school year online-...
Grand Rapids independent venues join day of action to support federal aid for endangered venues
by (Community Media...)
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NEWS
Nine of Grand Rapids’ independent entertainment venues have joined the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and other Michigan venues for a day of action that supports two federal bills ensuring the venues’ survival. Taking...
Builders Exchange of Michigan's 64th Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Guiding Light's Back to Work Program
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NONPROFITS
Builders Exchange of Michigan will host its 64th Bart Austhof Memorial Golf Outing to benefit Guiding Light’s Back to Work program on Monday, Aug. 31. Community members are invited to join for a day of golfing and giving back at the Saskatoon...
Community updates: Friday, July 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids hospitals, agencies open free clinic to serve people experiencing homelessness Six local organizations have joined together to provide free medical services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Grand Rapids area. Called the...
In Season Report: July 25, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NONPROFITS
It’s that time folks! Peppers, peaches and sweet corn are here! Join us tomorrow for another FULL market. Summer always seems to slip away too quickly. So be sure to get to the market before cherries, blueberries and other Michigan fruits are...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-22-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports slight decline in Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has decreased slightly over the last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on Wednesday...