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Ethics and Religion Talk: What Should Your Death Look Like?

Submitted 01-28-2019 under OPINION

How much say should you, as an individual, have on what your death looks like? In other words, if our faiths have set prayers, traditions, “rules”, etc., is there any reason to plan on what you want your death to look like? Whom you want there? What you want said?

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Government Shutdown: Q&A with Legal Aid's Karen Tjapkes

Submitted 01-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

Tjapkes explains how the government shutdown is affecting people in Grand Rapids and where those in need can turn for help.

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In Season: January 26, 2019

Submitted 01-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's (finally) a winter wonderland + we'll have our snow shoveled, warm coffee + cocoa, and a diverse selection of over 20 vendors for your local shopping convenience tomorrow! We are incredibly grateful for our vendors commitment to our Market + the community that supports us year round.

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GR Pops welcomes trumpeter Byron Stripling for a blast of ragtime, blues and 'all that jazz' Friday through Sunday

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Music by Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, B.B. King and Muddy Waters comes to Grand Rapids Pops stage with trumpeter Byron Stripling, Jan. 25-27

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Grand Rapids residents celebrate third annual Women's March

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NEWS

Despite the cold weather, hundreds of women marched through the snow to celebrate the third annual Women's March a Calder Plaza.

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Junior Achievement is helping to change the problem of women in STEM

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum and Children's Museum Waive Admission Costs for Furloughed Federal Employees

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Effective today, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (GRCM) will join a growing list of institutions across the nation in offering free admission for furloughed federal employees and their families during the U.S. government shutdown.

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iBall 2019

Submitted 01-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

WMCAT's iBall 2019 to Highlight Honorees for Imagination, Innovation and Inspiration

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The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Offers Affected Federal Employees and Contractors Free Gallery Admission During Shutdown

Submitted 01-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

From now through the end of the partial government shutdown, UICA is offering free gallery admission for affected government employees and up to four family members.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How do you know that the immortal soul exists?

Submitted 01-22-2019 under OPINION

Do all of you believe that everyone has an immortal soul? Why do you believe the soul exists if it cannot be seen or heard?

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