Grand Rapids City Commission selects Bing Goei as Third Ward Commissioner
Submitted 03-19-2024 under NEWS
At Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting, the City Commission selected Bing Goei to fill the vacant Third Ward seat on the Commission.
City, SpartanNash to give out water to residents under Boil Water Advisory
Submitted 03-18-2024 under NEWS
SpartanNash and Grand Rapids distribute water Monday evening amid Boil Water Advisory after Sunday's main break.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does Your Congregation Require a Financial Commitment for membership?
Submitted 03-17-2024 under OPINION
What financial investment (if any) is required to be a member of your congregation/religion?
Boil water advisory issued for Northeast Grand Rapids after water main break
Submitted 03-17-2024 under NEWS
Residents living east of US 131 and north of Hall Street in Grand Rapids are urged to boil water following a significant water main break impacting multiple districts. A public safety alert notifies residents of the disruption.
Local Artist Highlight: Jacob Wiseheart
Submitted 03-17-2024 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts interviews Jacob Wiseheart about his painting practice, his thoughts on the role of an artist, and his brand new studio space in downtown Grand Rapids. Interview by Pamela MacDougal
Resident Orientation to Resources Promotes Housing Stability
Submitted 03-12-2024 under NONPROFITS
Permanent Supportive Housing provided by Dwelling Place helps vulnerable people live and thrive in their community, leading to increased housing stability.
Ethics and Religion Talk: When Your Religion Impinges on My Religion
Submitted 03-11-2024 under OPINION
Would you encourage members of your community to do business, or attempt to do business, with businesses who fundamentally disagree with some aspect of their lives?
3 finalists vying for vacant Third Ward seat advance through second-round interviews
Submitted 03-06-2024 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission conducted a second round of interviews for the vacant Third Ward seat. Finalists Marshall Kilgore, Bing Goei and John Krajewski faced questions from Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and commissioners. The seat was emptied by Nathaniel Moody's resignation in December 2023.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What Frustrates You About Your Religion?
Submitted 03-05-2024 under OPINION
Taking a look at your faith through a critical eye, what about its expression these days frustrates you? If you could address the entire body of your coreligionists, what would you want to say that might improve your religion?
In "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," youth choose their own path
Submitted 03-04-2024 under OPINION
"Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on the 2015 film of the same name, dramatizes the potential of young people to change the world.