Kent County
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, April 2 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-02-2020 under NEWS
The number of COVID-19 cases in Kent County and across the state continues to increaseAs of 10:00 AM today, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kent County has risen to 125, up 6 from yesterday's 119. The number of COVID-19-related...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, April 1 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-01-2020 under NEWS
As of this first day into April, 119 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Kent County, with two confirmed deaths. Statewide, 9,334 cases have been confirmed, with 337 confirmed deaths. With the numbers expected to rapidly rise, organizations and...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 31 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-31-2020 under NEWS
Responses to the COVID-19 crisis continue on at the local, state, and federal levels. Shared in this Tuesday, March 31, update are responses relevant to Grand Rapids area residents from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the IRS, Gov. Whitmer...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, March 30 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-30-2020 under NEWS
A new week into the COVID-19 crisis brings with it more developments impacting Grand Rapids area residents. Shared in this Monday, March 30, update are statements relevant to local life from the West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition, Gov....
Guiding Light Loans Facility to Kent County to Serve as a COVID-19 Isolation Center for Those Experiencing Homelessness
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 03-27-2020 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light has voluntarily loaned its facility at 255 S. Division Ave. to Kent County so it can serve as an isolation center for those experiencing homelessness in the Heartside neighborhood who may contract COVID-19. In cooperation with the Kent...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, March 26 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-26-2020 under NEWS
The coronavirus outbreak continues and so do connected developments from local and state organizations and offices relevant to local life. Shared in this Thursday, March 26, 2020 update are statements impacting Grand Rapids residents from Gov....
Sacred distancing: Religious organizations in Grand Rapids adapting to COVID-19 pandemic through online services, engagement
by (Brett)
Submitted 03-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade daily life locally, nationally, and globally, it comes as no surprise to find on all scales the readjustment of religious or spiritual life in response. In Grand Rapids, like the nation and world over,...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 24 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-24-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
One day into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s issue of a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, the requiring of all Michigan residents and nonessential businesses to stay home unless necessary for sustaining or protective life has...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, March 23 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-23-2020 under NEWS
Today, March 23, marks the beginning of the state of Michigan joining fellow states such as California, New York, Illinois, and Ohio in issuing and enforcing a stay-at-home, or shelter-in-place, order. This "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in...
Governor Whitmer orders bars, restaurants, other gathering places to temporarily close amid COVID-19 outbreak
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-16-2020 under NEWS
As of 12:30 p.m. today, March 16, 2020, several recommendations and orders have been issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Michigan, and Kent County related to gatherings and business operations in light of the...