Everyone in Grand Rapids should have access to a quality park
Submitted 10-16-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Parks are the anchors of healthy, livable communities, providing countless benefits. I’m supporting the '10-minute walk to a park' campaign launched a year ago and am working to make it a reality.
United in sisterhood and ancestral strength: Latina women are powerful
Submitted 10-16-2018 under OPINION
On Friday, October 12, 2018, fifty Latina leaders were recognized by the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan as the "2018 Top 50 Latinas of Michigan" at the Statewide Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Saginaw, MI. To stand among the women named is an honor that humbles me.
WYCE celebrates programmers: Lee
Submitted 10-16-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!
Cosecha GR at Sheriff's retirement party: Protesters believe Stelma leaves legacy of shame with ICE contract new Sheriff must repair
Submitted 10-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
As the Kent County Sheriff celebrated his retirement with the ICE contract still in effect, Movimiento Cosecha GR members stood outside of Noto's Old World Italian Dining to call out "Shame, shame, shame," to the Sheriff and other attendees for their complicity in separating local families.
WYCE celebrates programmers: Nicole "LaRae"
Submitted 10-15-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!
Ethics and Religion Talk: Responding to reader feedback
Submitted 10-15-2018 under OPINION
This week, I am departing from the normal format of Ethics and Religion Talk to respond to some reader feedback.
WYCE celebrates programmers: John "Moose" Williamson
Submitted 10-15-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Each day of our 2018 Fall Fund Drive, we will be publishing brief profiles of some of our programmers. Check out their stories and see What You Can Empower by making a contribution to WYCE!
A look at four countries of the Arabian Peninsula begins October 18
Submitted 10-14-2018 under NONPROFITS
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan features a four-part series on Middle Eastern countries Oman (10/18); Qatar (10/24); Saudi Arabia (11/13); and Yemen (11/20).
Concerned community members speak at Kent County Commission Public Comment
Submitted 10-12-2018 under NONPROFITS
After three months of appeals and advocacy, the Kent County Commission has taken no action to end the Kent County contract with ICE.
Harvest fun in full swing at Robinette's Apple Orchard
Submitted 10-12-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Robinette's Apple Orchard offers a number of fun activities for the entire family, including hayrides, a corn maze, and more.