Ethics and Religion Talk: Is torture in defense of civilians ethical?
Submitted 08-14-2017 under OPINION
RS asks, Is the torture of enemies defensible in the defense of civilians; and should it be decriminalized in view of hindsight if the nation-state deems it moral?
Market Musings: Nyblad Family Farms sells fresh fruit
Submitted 08-14-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Nyblad Farms has what you need in the hanging fruit department. The business sells cherries, peaches, plums, apricots and more.
Grow, eat, and learn with Urban Roots
Submitted 08-11-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Founder and Executive Director of Urban Roots, Levi Gardner, shares his thoughts on what urban farming means to him and how the community can get involved.
In Season: August 12, 2017
Submitted 08-11-2017 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.
Ele's Place provides a space for support and council for grieving children
Submitted 08-10-2017 under NONPROFITS
This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Ele's Place who offer peer groups and council to children who have experienced the loss of a loved one
'Healthy U' lecture addresses mental health, aging
Submitted 08-09-2017 under NONPROFITS
Mental Health & Aging for Smartys: Reducing the Stigma is the topic for the August Healthy U lecture on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing camp provides fun, connection for kids
Submitted 08-08-2017 under OPINION
At Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D&HHS) Kids Camp, the kids come here so that they can have fun, experience things they may not otherwise experience, and learn new ways to communicate.
Grand Rapids Public Museum celebrates rare eclipse with special party
Submitted 08-08-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
For those not traveling to the path of totality, visit the museum to experience the partial eclipse we will witness in Michigan, along with various hands-on activities, live streaming of the total eclipse and more between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on August 21, 2017.
Rethinking child support, Part 1: How good parents go to jail
Submitted 08-08-2017 under OPINION
Examining why the our child support system is out of sync with society, and its impact on Kent County’s most economically disadvantaged parents.
International exchange program broadens horizons for students, families, communities
Submitted 08-08-2017 under OPINION
Becoming a host family for an International exchange student can be a rewarding, life-changing experience for everyone involved.