Photo Gallery: National Night Out at Briggs Park in Creston
Submitted 08-08-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
A photo essay of the Creston Neighborhood Association celebration of National Night Out
GRPS board approves moving special education programs to Kent ISD
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NEWS
With a vote of 7 to 1, the Board of Education moved to transfer administration of the center-based special education programs to the Kent Intermediate School District on Monday, August 6, 2018.
Circle Theatre continues 66th season with 'Leading Ladies'
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
2018 Audience Choice Play comes to life on the Circle stage starting on Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College.
Meeting with Kent County officials ends with Movimiento Cosecha GR members walking out
Submitted 08-07-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
The meeting was held on Monday, August 6, 2018. Gema Lowe, lead organizer of Movimiento Cosecha GR, suggested that the purpose of the meeting is to have clear steps going towards ending the contract with ICE.
Everything you need to know about buying a refurbished computer
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
Shopping with Comprenew is good for your wallet, the environment, and your community. Below we've outlined everything you need to know about our refurbished computers:
Prevent invasives from harming Michigan's native species
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
Not every species brought to Michigan warrants a welcome mat. Invasive species can spread quickly and cause serious damage.
$9000 Awarded to Local Trans Students
Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $9k in scholarships to five local students.
Ethics and Religion Talk: When should clergy take a stand for or against the policy of family separation?
Submitted 08-06-2018 under OPINION
Bob F. asks, I see some clergy publicly criticizing the government's separating families at the border. Other clergy have remained silent on this issue. On this issue, how do you as a member of the clergy decide whether to take a public stand or remain silent?
City Connection: Mayor Bliss discusses disability access in Grand Rapids
Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS
This month's topic is disability access in GR and the DisArt Festival.
Catalyst Radio: Calvin College history professor discusses Umm el-Jimal Project
Submitted 08-03-2018 under NEWS
Bert de Vries is Professor Emeritus of History at Calvin College and Director of the Umm el-Jimal Project, an archaeological site in northern Jordan.