What's at the Market: Saturday, September 4, 2021
Submitted 09-03-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Market is abundantly stocked with a large variety of in season produce, farm fresh foods, and hand-crafted food products. But don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself!
18 Years of Service to Seniors
Submitted 09-03-2021 under NONPROFITS
After 18 years of dedicated service, Renee Ambriz of The Salvation Army's Seniors Program, better known as the "Keenagers," is retiring. The Salvation Army's Public Relations Coordinator Jason Pearson shares the story of Renee with the readers today.
Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 2
Submitted 09-02-2021 under NEWS
Blandford Nature Center celebrating late founder with four-day exhibit; Grand Rapids Public Library returning to regular hours; and ArtPrize adding locations beyond downtown for 2021 event.
Ethics and Religion Talk: According to Your Tradition, What is the Worst Sin?
Submitted 08-30-2021 under OPINION
Connor asks, "What is the worst sin, in the opinion of your religious tradition?"
What's at the Market: Saturday, August 28, 2021
Submitted 08-27-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Market is HOT HOT HOT! And we’re not just talking about the temperature. Head down this weekend and cool off with a variety of refreshing summer snacks!
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 26
Submitted 08-26-2021 under NEWS
The Rapid begins bus service changes on Aug. 30; Ken-O-Sha Park reopens with improvements; and Festival of the Arts cancels Sept. event over pandemic concerns.
Inspired by Faith, Advocating for Change: Climate Activists Speak Up
Submitted 08-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
These young activists met with Senator Gary Peter's office to speak up about climate change. Through the experience, they were inspired to continue to work for environmental justice.
Faith, Transparency, Compassion and Gratitude: A Profile of Starla McDermott
Submitted 08-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
Starla McDermott is the Development Director for the Grand Rapids-based non-profit organization Guiding Light. The journey to where she is today has not been easy nor direct. Having persevered she has been humbled and is determined to help others overcome their struggles.
Guiding Light Helps Tim Build a Sober Life After Losing it All
Submitted 08-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
Tim has been struggling with alcoholism for decades. Despite managing to stay sober for 8 years, through which he achieved the dream of "the house and the picket fence" he found himself drinking again after the economy crashed.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Cancel Culture
Submitted 08-23-2021 under OPINION
The anger and demands that accompany today's Cancel Culture often leave people feeling like the only way to survive is to go along with everyone else who says that the Emperor's clothes are beautiful and ignore the fact that the Emperor is in fact naked. What do you all think?