Michelle LaJoye-Young
Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Library reopening in Oct. with limited services The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is reopening all eight of its branches on Oct. 12 with limited services, it announced Wednesday. The library’s branches closed in March...
Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources
by (Brett)
Submitted 09-04-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A coalition of community leaders are calling for more resources to address Kent County's recent rise in shootings and thefts, which they say is directly tied to the pandemic. In a September 1 press conference organized by Grand Rapids Second...
Cosecha GR at Sheriff's retirement party: Protesters believe Stelma leaves legacy of shame with ICE contract new Sheriff must repair
by (Movimiento Cose...)
Submitted 10-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
Last Friday, during a chilly October evening, 12 to 15 members of Movimiento Cosecha GR and GR Rapid Response to ICE gathered outside of Noto's Old World Italian Dining in Cascade on the public sidewalk. They held signs that said "Stelma...