Submitted 04-01-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer declares state of disaster in Michigan, The Rapid reduces passenger capacity, and more statements from local organizations issued April 1, 2020.
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Submitted 03-31-2020 under NEWS
U.S. Treasury Department announces details on economic impact payments, Michigan National Guard begins aid to Comstock Park food bank, Grand Rapids Symphony launches online performance series, and more statements from local organizations issued March 30-31, 2020.
Submitted 03-30-2020 under NEWS
West Michigan coalition launches business resources website, Gov. Whitmer expands unemployment benefits, Michigan Music Alliance raises funds for Michigan-based artists, and more statements from local organizations issued March 28-30, 2020.
Submitted 03-30-2020 under OPINION
The Ethics and Religion Talk panel shares some words of encouragement and hope to address the uncertainties and fears of living under the shadow of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Submitted 03-27-2020 under NEWS
Application process goes live for Michigan Small Business Relief Program funding, GVSU and Spectrum Health team up for preparation of alternative care site, and more statements from local organizations issued March 26-27, 2020.
Submitted 03-27-2020 under NONPROFITS
Don't go stir crazy being cooped up in your house! Get outside + get some fresh air + practice safe social distancing this Saturday while you stock up on local produce + handcrafted food at the market!
Guiding Light has voluntarily loaned its facility to Kent County as an isolation center for those experiencing homelessness in the Heartside neighborhood who may contract COVID-19.
Submitted 03-26-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer issues more executive orders in response to COVID-19 outbreak, Kent County Department of Public Works temporarily suspends services at Recycling Center, LINC UP and Kids’ Food Basket to distribute food to children, and more statements from local organizations issued March 25-26, 2020.
Submitted 03-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Local churches and congregations, from Christian to Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh backgrounds, are embracing online services and engagement in the face of the growing pandemic.
Submitted 03-25-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Police Department urges not to call 911 about social distancing violations, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency promotes applying online, Grand Rapids Public Schools announce meal site changes, and more statements from local organizations issued March 24-25, 2020.
