Kent County
Community updates: Friday, Nov. 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-12-2021 under NEWS
Mel Trotter Ministries, partners to expand winter shelter services for unhoused residents Grand Rapids city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $330,000 agreement with Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) to expand winter shelter services for unhoused...
Until We Eat Equally Well: An Interview with Teresa Hendricks from Migrant Legal Aid
by (Kent County Foo...)
Submitted 11-11-2021 under NONPROFITS
As part of the Everybody Eats project, the Kent County Food Policy Council is highlighting food experiences in Kent County, inviting community members to share their experiences. In this series, we aim to highlight the good...
Mundo Musical de WYCE: una Sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el presentador de radio voluntario Silverio Cerda
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-10-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Silverio “Silver” Cerda, que nacido en Dallas, Texas, fue criado en el suroeste de Michigan y llama Grand Rapids su hogar, comparte su amor por los ritmos y sonidos en español como programador voluntario en WYCE 88.1fm. Silverio se unió...
WYCE's Mundo Musical: A Q&A with volunteer radio host Silverio Cerda
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-09-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Born in Dallas, Texas, raised in southwest Michigan, and calling Grand Rapids his home, Silverio "Silver" Cerda shares his love for Spanish-language rhythms and sounds as a volunteer programmer on WYCE 88.1fm. Silverio joined the...
The Salvation Army, in partnership with SpartanNash, kicks off 2021 Red Kettle Campaign this Friday
by (mroinila)
Submitted 11-08-2021 under NONPROFITS
The inaugural ringing of the iconic bells for this Christmas season will take place at noon this Friday, Nov. 12, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center (2500 S. Division) as The Salvation Army of Kent County opens its annual Red Kettle Campaign with a...
Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-04-2021 under NEWS
Kent County starts COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11 The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is now offering COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5 to 11, after emergency authorization Tuesday by the U.S. CDC. Appointments for the Pfizer...
Community updates: Friday, Oct. 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-22-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids extends outdoor 'social zones' through Nov. 2022 Grand Rapids’ outdoor dining “social zones” will remain active through Nov. 1, 2022, after city commissioners unanimously approved their extension last...
Community updates: Friday, Oct. 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-15-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids renames streets for Martin Luther King Jr., César Chávez Grand Rapids city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the renaming of two major city streets in honor of civil rights icons Martin Luther King Jr. and César E. Chávez....
Community updates: Thursday, Oct. 7
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-07-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids' first outdoor 'gear library' opening this weekend Grand Rapids' first ever community library for outdoor gear is opening on Oct. 11, aiming to provide equitable access to outdoor adventure opportunities for local youth...
Community updates: Friday, Oct. 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-01-2021 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible people, it announced this week. Effective since Tuesday, the boosters...