Community Updates: Friday, October 28
Submitted 10-28-2022 under NEWS
SAFE Task Force to host "Pitch and Highlight Night" in November; City Commission to host final "Commission Night Out" meeting of 2022 in the Second Ward; and more
Ethics and Religion Talk: Impotent Weddings and Platonic Marriages (Part 2)
Submitted 10-24-2022 under OPINION
This week’s column is a continuation of the examination of two fascinating questions prompted by the following story sent to us, touching on issues of marrying when one partner is impotent, or alternatively, living together without the benefit of marriage. Here’s the story:
Community Updates: Friday, October 21
Submitted 10-21-2022 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians make their voices heard in Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids public vote; residents of Grand Rapids reminded to practice caution when raking/blowing leaves near storm drains; and more
Ethics and Religion Talk: Impotent Weddings and Platonic Marriages
Submitted 10-17-2022 under OPINION
Ethics and Religion Talk received a question touching on issues of impotence and living together without the benefit of marriage. Here’s the story:
Community Updates: Friday, October 14
Submitted 10-14-2022 under NEWS
Grand Rapids City Commission to meet in the Third Ward for next "Commission Night Out" meeting; City of Grand Rapids Forestry division to give away logs in an effort to reduce wood waste; and more
Online survey connects Kent County parents to resources
Submitted 10-13-2022 under NONPROFITS
Eighteen organizations partner together to provide home visiting support to local families.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Do Your Clergy Study Philosophy?
Submitted 10-12-2022 under OPINION
Jim VanDB asks, “Does your tradition require any philosophy training as a pre-requisite for your religious training/education? If yes, do you think it was helpful or not? If no, why not?”
Chandler Appointed Salvation Army of Kent County Board Chair
Submitted 10-11-2022 under NONPROFITS
The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Advisory Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Veneese V. Chandler (Dr. V.) as their new Chair.
Community Updates: Friday, October 7
Submitted 10-07-2022 under NEWS
First City Commission meeting of October takes place at City Hall on Tuesday; Grand Rapids Public Museum releases line-up for 2022 Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert Series; and more
THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN
Submitted 10-06-2022 under NONPROFITS
This week, The Salvation Army started their annual Christmas giving Angel Tree program, providing gifts, toys, clothing, and food for families during the holiday season. The application registration period opened in Kent County Saturday October 1st and runs through December 3rd.