Michigan
Community updates: Monday, June 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-01-2020 under NEWS
Peaceful protests of George Floyd death return before Grand Rapids curfew "I hear you. I've been hearing you. Black lives matter," Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne told protesters hours before the city’s curfew kicked back in...
Community updates: Friday, May 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-29-2020 under NEWS
Shared in this May 29 update are developments relevant to local life from the Grand Rapids Police Department, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Kids, and Michigan Secretary of State. Grand Rapids Police Department issues statement on George...
Community updates: Wednesday, May 27
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-27-2020 under NEWS
Shared in this May 27 update are civic, economic, and public health developments impacting Grand Rapids residents from the State of Michigan, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and Avenue for the Arts. State of Michigan launches MI Safe Start Map...
Community updates: Friday, May 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-22-2020 under NEWS
Shared in this May 22 update are public health, civic, and economic developments impacting West Michiganders from the Kent County Health Department, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the City of Grand Rapids, and The Rapid. Kent County Health Department...
Community updates: Wednesday, May 20
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-20-2020 under NEWS
Shared in this May 20 update are civic, economic, and public health developments impacting Grand Rapids life from the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College, Fulton Street Farmers Market, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. City of Grand...
Community updates: Monday, May 18
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-18-2020 under NEWS
With the growth rate curve of coronavirus cases and deaths continuing to slowly flatten statewide and across Kent County, the gradual reopening of economic and social life for West Michiganders continues to follow in response. Shared in this May 18...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, May 15 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-15-2020 under NEWS
Kent County enters the weekend with its coronavirus numbers at 2,705 cases, 53 deaths, and 1,141 recoveries. Statewide numbers are at 50,079 cases and 4,825 deaths. These numbers are reported as of May 15, with the state’s recovery number...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, May 13 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-13-2020 under NEWS
As of May 13, Kent County’s coronavirus numbers stand at 2,446 cases, 47 deaths, and 1,208 recoveries. Statewide, the numbers are 48,391 cases and 4,714 deaths. 22,686 statewide recoveries were last reported May 8. Shared in this May 13 update...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, May 11 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-11-2020 under NEWS
Kent County begins the week with 2,332 confirmed coronavirus cases and a related 43 deaths and 887 recoveries. Statewide, there are 47,552 cases, 4,484 deaths, and 22,686 recoveries confirmed. These numbers are as of May 11, except the state’s...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, May 8 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-08-2020 under NEWS
As of May 8, Kent County has 2,135 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 41 deaths and 732 recoveries. Statewide, there are a confirmed 46,326 cases and 4,393 deaths. Statewide recoveries, last reported May 1, are 15,659. Shared in this May 8 update are...