Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 19
Submitted 11-19-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids launches small business grant program, announces temporary service adjustments; Kent County awards violence prevention grants to local nonprofits; Grand Rapids Public Museum makes Collections images public domain; and more.
Local observatory sees steady turnout, interest in 2020 with in-person, online astronomy events
Submitted 11-18-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Amid this year’s fluctuating restrictions on social activities in response to the pandemic, Lowell's Veen Observatory was able to stay open to the public for much of the summer and fall months.
Ethics and Religion Talk - What is the Meaning of My Soul, part 2
Submitted 11-16-2020 under OPINION
Vaughn asks, “What is the meaning given to your soul in life?”
In Season Report: November 14, 2020
Submitted 11-13-2020 under NONPROFITS
Thanksgiving is just TWO weeks away! Come down to the market and get all your holiday meal essentials. Shop from over 40 vendors this week offering a variety fresh local produce and food products!
Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 12
Submitted 11-12-2020 under NEWS
Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth continues upward trend; Kent District Library returning to curbside, online services only; and Grand Rapids Public Library announces Kyd Kane as city’s new Poet Laureate.
City commissioners to vote on funding for ShotSpotter in Grand Rapids, as resident input continues
Submitted 11-11-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
If approved, the gunshot detection system would encompass a three square-mile radius on the city’s southeast side and a one square-mile radius on its northwest side.
Architecture Association Names 2020 Award Winners
Submitted 11-11-2020 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Institute of Architects celebrated several Architects, Firms, Projects and individual Honorees during its 2020 Honor Awards Celebration Live Broadcast.
Empowering Home Ownership through Community Land Trusts
Submitted 11-10-2020 under NONPROFITS
New home-ownership model is launched, providing wealth-building potential to dozens of Kent County families
Ethics and Religion Talk - What is the Meaning of My Soul, part 1
Submitted 11-09-2020 under OPINION
Vaughn asks, “What is the meaning given to your soul in life?”
In Season Report: November 7, 2020
Submitted 11-06-2020 under NONPROFITS
Come down and enjoy the first day of Second Season Market! This time of year still provides a great variety of fresh local produce and food products.