City Connection: Lindsey Reames, executive director of GR Housing Commission, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio
Submitted 06-26-2024 under NONPROFITS
Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is a belief in an afterlife required in your faith?
Submitted 06-24-2024 under OPINION
I'd like to know from the writers how much of an emphasis is put on afterlife reward/punishment in their faiths. Would disbelieving in such a concept rule out membership in the religion?
Transfigure Print Shop creates trans joy in Creston
Submitted 06-21-2024 under NEWS
Transfigure Print Co., known for its "Protect Trans Kids" T-shirts, has opened its first retail space in Grand Rapids. Founded by Bailey Sell, this trans-owned print shop has raised over $90,000 for the LGBTQ+ community. The new store is located at 2221 Plainfield Ave. SE.
Local Artist Highlight: Robyn Smith
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of local sculptor Robyn Smith. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.
Rapidian Roundup: What's happening on the West Side?
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS
The Westside Corridor Improvement Authority approves new housing and changes to West Side dining and discusses ways to beautify the West Side with new banners and murals.
State Farm Insurance Time And Funding To Benefit Local Students
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
The State Farm Insurance Foundation recently provided $15,000 in support for Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes to promote its financial literacy, entrepreneurism and career readiness efforts in area K-12 classrooms
Grand Rapids police drones often flown in Hispanic, Black, poor neighborhoods
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Dept. drones are disproportionately flown in Hispanic, Black and low-income neighborhoods, raising privacy and over-policing concerns. However, data shows drone usage has stayed within the parameters of the GRPD policy approved in 2023.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What do visitors to your place of worship need to know?
Submitted 06-17-2024 under OPINION
If a visitor were to attend a service/ceremony at your church, synagogue, etc., what would they be allowed to do, and what might they shouldn't do if they are not "fully initiated" in your faith?
Grand Rapids Circle Theatre stages "You Can't Take It With You"
Submitted 06-14-2024 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Circle Theatre's production of You Can't Take It With You stars a terrific, fizzy ensemble.
Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids mayoral election
Submitted 06-14-2024 under NEWS
Get to know the four candidates running for the seat of mayor of Grand Rapids before the Aug. 6 primary election!