Submitted 09-28-2018 under OPINION
We have neither adequate political representation at the local, state and national levels nor enough collective wealth to directly influence the political process. What we do have is enough sense to know a lot of policy prevents Michigan families from obtaining basic resources and opportunities.
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Submitted 09-28-2018 under NONPROFITS
Candlelight Vigil to be held Monday to honor victims of domestic violence homicide.
Submitted 09-27-2018 under NEWS
The Kent County Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting today, Thursday, September 27, 2018 without anyone from the public in the room. Residents who come for public comment were instructed to sit in a room next door and watch the meeting on closed circuit tv.
Submitted 09-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
Join WMCAT for a creative happy hour, Make It Take It, on Thursday, October 18 from 6-9 pm for appetizers, drinks, music, and creative activities!
Submitted 09-25-2018 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony presents cutting-edge new music by four emerging composers entered in ArtPrize 2018.
Submitted 09-25-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Daniel Krueger, former Ottawa County Clerk for 36 years, announced his support for Proposal 3, also known as the ‘Promote the Vote’ ballot initiative. The ballot proposal would amend the state’s constitution to secure voting changes regardless of which party is in power in the state of Michigan.
"#EndTheContract but not like that" is the response we receive when we interrupt ArtPrize and County Commission meetings. Grand Rapids, we need to talk about movement building, institutional power, and the racism in 'civil conversation.'
The event benefits Downtown Market’s nonprofit education foundation including culinary medicine, job training and entrepreneur programs. Tickets include libations and a strolling dinner throughout the Market Hall featuring exclusive small plate dining experiences from various Market vendors.
St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) will begin a new season of music on October 4, 2018 launching the Folk Series with popular artist Pokey LaFarge. This season will be SCMC’s celebration of their 135-year history as the oldest performing arts organization in Grand Rapids.
Submitted 09-24-2018 under OPINION
Does your tradition condemn a person who died by his or her own hand (committed suicide) in any way, such as burial in a separate section of the cemetery, burial without all of the normal funeral rites, or by refusing to conduct a funeral service at all? Why or why not?
