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Community Updates: Friday, November 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-04-2022 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids Reports Renewed Economic Growth and Increased Activity Downtown On March 13, 2020, the White House officially declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. In response, numerous state leaders across the country...
City Connection: Mayor Bliss to be Joined by Kate Berens, Deputy City Manager
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-03-2022 under NONPROFITS
On Monday, November 7, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss will be in the GRTV studio for the November episode of City Connection. Mayor Bliss will be joined by Kate Berens, the Deputy City Manager. Starla McDermott, the Executive Director of...
Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 17
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-17-2020 under NEWS
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in West Michigan After months of living with COVID-19 in West Michigan, hundreds of related deaths, and tens of thousands more in positive cases, the first area vaccinations have begun. The Pfizer vaccine, authorized by...
Ride The Rapid to ice skate, shop and visit trade shows in February
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 01-30-2017 under NONPROFITS
Don't let the chilly weather keep you inside this month. Let The Rapid be your warm, cozy ride to fun for every budget throughout Grand Rapids. Whether you love cars and boats or just want to get out and do some shopping this month,...
Temporary ice rinks to open in Wilcox, Cherry Parks
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-20-2015 under NEWS
This coming weekend two Uptown city parks will host opening celebrations of temporary ice skating rinks. On Saturday, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Cherry Park in East Hills there will be hot chocolate, coffee and snacks provided for residentsn...
Wintertime Fun in Grand Rapids
by (tonia.hauser)
Submitted 12-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Fleeting seasons are whizzing by us, seemingly quicker with each passing year. We blame it on old age and busy agendas, but the reality is— life is short. The time is upon us to start benefiting from the abundant wintertime activities Grand...
GAAH Press Club goes ice skating, creates art
by (Grand Rapids Cr...)
Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
The GAAH Press Club had the opportunity to go ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle and participate in an art activities at the GRAM. Below, the kids detail their experiences. Shirley On February 22, 2014, Press Club went to Rosa Parks Circle and...
Temporary ice rinks created for two Uptown parks
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-21-2014 under NEWS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FOGRP) has initiated the facilitation of temporary ice skating rinks in both Cherry and Wilcox parks. The Eastown Community Association and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks teamed up to build an ice rink in Wilcox Park...
So this is Grand Rapids: Welcome to winter
by (kcaralis)
Submitted 01-30-2012 under OPINION
You know it’s winter in Michigan when you struggle to remember the last time you saw the sun. Maybe it’s just the memories of digging my car out of waist-deep snow last year in Boston, but the mild start to this winter leaves me with a...
Red Cross Hosts Military Family Ice Skating Social
by (RedCrossGGR)
Submitted 03-03-2010 under NONPROFITS
The life of a military family can be a difficult one. Many families are forced to spend months apart from their loved ones and it can become stressful. The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids provides many services to these families all year...