Parades, protest, politicians: Fourth of July in greater Grand Rapids
Submitted 07-05-2018 under NEWS
Photo gallery from the Hollyhock Lane and East Grand Rapids parades.
Blondie: Still atomic, more or less
Submitted 07-03-2018 under OPINION
Blondie brings intermittent power to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Ethics and Religion Talk - What does "Image of God" Mean? Part 2
Submitted 07-02-2018 under OPINION
Richard J. asks, What does it mean when theologians say, "we are made in the image of God"? Does it mean we look like God?
Plainsong Farm works to catalyze a Christian food movement: "Ten acres and large questions"
Submitted 06-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
Plainsong Farm, a recipient agency for the Access Walk for Good Food, seeks to connect people to the land and to God through a community farm model and work rooted in years of ministry.
New City Neighbors links good food and youth empowerment
Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS
Recognizing that good food is often connected to good living, New City Neighbors integrates a community farm and café into their work with youth.
In Season: June 29, 2018
Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS
Friday's at the Market are great days for shopping local + shopping outside without the big crowds! We have a huge selection of vendors with your Michigan favorites including blueberries, raspberries, cherries, + strawberries, locally-grown produce, fresh-baked breads, meat, eggs, and flowers!
Seven people arrested for protesting in Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS
Seven people were arrested for blocking the intersection of Michigan and Ottawa in Grand Rapids in protest against Kent County's contract with ICE.
Protesters against ICE take over Kent County commission meeting
Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS
Over 120 people protested outside at Calder Plaza and at the Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 28, 2018 against Kent County's contract with ICE and the detaining of undocumented immigrants.
Tuesday Evening Music Club begins July 3 at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS
Community radio station, 88.1FM WYCE, is a media sponsor for the weekly music series. Legendary local musician Ralston Bowles puts together a line-up of acts exploring various genres to showcase talents that deserves an outdoor amphitheater crowd.
The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"
Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS
The mission and work of HQ, a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth, reflects the diverse approaches of this year's Walk for Good Food recipient organizations to issues of poverty and hunger.