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Santa to take calls, tweets live on Monday, December 21
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
This Monday, from 6-7 p.m., Santa Claus will be in the GRTV studio, accepting calls and reading tweets live for the annual GRTV Santa Call-In Show. The show, which has been run annually, had take a haitus for a few years, but is being revived...
The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s been just over a year since The Rapid launched the Silver Line, Michigan’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The Silver Line connects area suburbs to Grand Rapids to help commuters get downtown quickly. “The whole idea of...
The Healthy Homes Coalition works to keep children's housing safe
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
Asthma is a common, chronic condition in our community, affecting 1 of out 10 kids in Grand Rapids. While asthma is partially caused by genetics, environmental factors in your home can also trigger asthma. “If the air in that house where the...
Major Taylor Cycling aims to improve physical, social and emotional health of youth
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Earlier this year, Sandra Bentley’s grandson was looking for an after-school biking club to join in Grand Rapids. “He couldn’t find one, so we decided to create our own!” says Bentley, Executive Director of Major Taylor...
Pinterest Night
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
In Michigan you never know when you’ll have a snow day, so why not bring out some arts and crafts for the family? Pinterest Night is fun for you and your hubby on those warm cuddly days. Go to your Pinterest online, search fall arts and crafts...
The Arc of Kent County launches The Assurance Plan for individuals with disabilities
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-20-2015 under NONPROFITS
Individuals with disabilities and their families face challenges every day. But what if the individual’s caregiver is no longer around, or available to help ensure that the crucial supports and services are still in place? That’s the...
Mayor answers questions from local citizens in City Connection
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, a week later than normal, City Connection was aired on GRTV Channel 24 and live-streamed right here on...
3:11 Youth Housing develops safe, affordable housing for homeless youth
by (GRTV)
Submitted 09-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s estimated that there are about 80 youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are homeless on any given night in Kent County. “Youth are experts at hiding within the general population, by blending in, or they’ll be couch surfing...
Mayor answers citizen questions live in July City Connection
by (GRTV)
Submitted 07-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, City Connection was delayed one week due to the holidays. On Monday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. the mayor...
Community Media Center to host citizen-driven mayoral candidate debate
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC), in an effort to ensure local citizens are informed, engaged and ready to vote in our city’s August 4 mayoral primary, is hosting a debate on July 15. The debate, led with assistance from...