West Michigan
Community updates: Wednesday, July 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-15-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department urges face covering use as county's COVID-19 case rise continues With Kent County’s test positivity rate for COVID-19 rising in recent weeks, and a statewide face covering requirement to boot, the Kent County...Community updates: Monday, July 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-13-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Art Museum reopening August 1 The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) will be reopening to the public on August 1, it announced Monday, after four months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A soft reopening for GRAM Members will take...Community updates: Saturday, July 11
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-11-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer expands face covering requirement in Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday requiring Michiganders to wear face coverings in public indoor or crowded outdoor spaces – or receive up to a $500 fine. The...Human trafficking in Grand Rapids continues amid pandemic
by (Brett)
Submitted 07-10-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
As Grand Rapidians and Americans continue openly confronting the issues of COVID-19 and systemic racism, the issue of human trafficking lingers on behind the scenes. It’s an issue not disconnected from the pandemic’s impacts or centuries...In Season Report: July 11, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-10-2020 under NONPROFITS
There is not a better time of year in Michigan than BERRY + CHERRY Season! This Saturday shop from over 55 local farms + food businesses. Stock up on a variety of products such as fresh greens, candy onions, green beans, currants, gooseberries +...Community updates: Wednesday, July 8
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-08-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department explains Kent County’s resurgence in new COVID-19 cases With Kent County’s new COVID-19 cases now averaging around 50 per day, that’s about twice as many as two weeks ago, the Kent County Health...Community updates: Monday, July 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-06-2020 under NEWS
Kent County hosting food distribution event for residents impacted by pandemic Kent County’s Community Action (KCAA) department will be hosting a food distribution event on Thursday, with more than 50 pounds of food available for those...Community updates: Friday, July 3
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-03-2020 under NEWS
Coalition of Michigan restaurant and bar owners pledge to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines A growing group of restaurant and bar owners in Michigan are joining together to commit to COVID-19 safety guidelines laid out by public health officials....In Season Report: July 4, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-03-2020 under NONPROFITS
Come spend your Fourth of July weekend with us! Start your holiday off right by shopping for fresh local produce + food products. Join us this Saturday for a bounty of fresh produce, artisan goods, farm fresh meat, eggs + more! Shop from a variety...Community updates: Wednesday, July 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-01-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer shuts down indoor bar service in Grand Rapids region, while allowing sale of to-go cocktails, expanded outdoor seating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on Wednesday shutting down indoor service at bars for most of...