Kent County
Community updates: Friday, June 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-04-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids expands micromobility pilot with electric assist bikes The City of Grand Rapids is expanding mobility options for area residents and visitors with the addition of electric assist bicycles throughout the city, it announced...
Bite into the deeper meaning of National Donut Day
by (mroinila)
Submitted 06-01-2021 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, June 4, marks The Salvation Army’s annual Donut Day, which has been celebrated since 1938. To commemorate this year, The Salvation Army of Kent County will spend the morning personally delivering over 35 dozen donuts to the Grand...
Community updates: Friday, May 28
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-28-2021 under NEWS
Shared in this audio-version community update are recent developments related to the Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids' Parks and Recreation department, and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The Salvation Army Welcomes New Director For Turning Point Programs
by (mroinila)
Submitted 05-24-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Salvation Army Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Boeve as its Turning Point Programs Director. A clinical supervisor and therapist with over 16 years of experience in the West Michigan...
Community updates: Thursday, May 20
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-20-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders approve 2022 budget Grand Rapids city commissioners approved a $546 million city budget for 2021-2022 on Thursday, maintaining current service levels and aiding in economic recovery. Presented by the City of Grand Rapids as a...
Community updates: Thursday, May 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-13-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids receives $75K grant for local Indigenous art along Grand River The City of Grand Rapids has been awarded a $75,000 Our Town grant to bring permanent art and historical markers of original Indigenous people to the city’s...
National Salvation Army Week Is Underway
by (mroinila)
Submitted 05-10-2021 under NONPROFITS
National Salvation Army Week is officially here and runs through Sunday. This week is set aside to remind the country of the comprehensive nature of the services The Salvation Army provides to every United States zip code. During this week, The...
Community updates: Thursday, April 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-29-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids releases proposed 2022 budget plan The City of Grand Rapids released its proposed budget plan for the 2022 fiscal year on Tuesday, relying on federal aid to help offset city revenue lost because of the pandemic. The plan...
Community updates: Friday, April 23
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-23-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids park improvements continue through millage investments, leveraged funding Progress on city park improvements throughout Grand Rapids marches on, with 26 parks currently under construction or slated to be in the near future, the city...
Passing the Mic: Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple's Rev. Yong Su answers, "Has there been any aspect of your faith that you've changed your perspective on over this pandemic?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-16-2021 under VOICES
Muneeba Khan, Islamic practitioner and member of At-Tawheed Islamic Center, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "Has there been any aspect of your faith that you’ve changed your perspective on over this pandemic time?...