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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is the Death Penalty Ethical?

Submitted 04-17-2023 under OPINION

Can you imagine any circumstances which would justify imposing a death penalty? What standard of proof or evidentiary requirements would you require in order to consider a death penalty to be an ethical and fair punishment?

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Community Updates: Friday, April 14

Submitted 04-14-2023 under NEWS

Residents share thoughts on "No Mow May," police surveillance drones at Tuesday's City Commission meeting; City Manager Mark Washington announces decision to appoint Dr. Brad Brown as the next Fire Chief of the Grand Rapids Fire Department; and more

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My Fair Lady, Lightly Updated, Graces The Stage

Submitted 04-13-2023 under OPINION

A new production of the classic musical retains all the charm of the original while granting Eliza Doolittle more dignity than she's ever had.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Do Dress Codes Discriminate Against Women?

Submitted 04-10-2023 under OPINION

How would your tradition speak to the question of differing dress standards for men and women?

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Community Updates: Friday, April 7

Submitted 04-07-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability, community partners to hold "Clean Slate GR Expungement Program" next month; the City of Grand Rapids warns residents ahead of upcoming emergency warning siren test; and more

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Building Collective Power and Going Upstream: Quality of Life in the Heartside/Downtown Neighborhood

Submitted 04-06-2023 under NONPROFITS

Community leaders provide perspectives on the importance of neighborhood-level organizing

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings Folk Singer-Songwriter Joshua Davis & Band with Special Guest Singer-Songwriter Ralston Bowles to the St. Cecilia Music Center Stage on Thursday, April 27, 2023

Submitted 04-06-2023 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) will bring back two shining Michigan-based renowned folk musicians to the Royce Auditorium Stage on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist Joshua Davis & his band, along with Guest Artist award-winning singer-songwriter Ralston Bowles.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How Do You Help People Who Have a Pattern of Making Poor Decisions?

Submitted 04-03-2023 under OPINION

How much are you obligated to help someone who is continually in a bind because of poor decisions and bad judgment, when you have already tried to point out that they could avoid this problem in the future if they made different decisions?

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5 Women-Business Owners You Should Know in East Hills GR

Submitted 03-31-2023 under NONPROFITS

The East Hills Council of Neighbors Celebrates 5 Women Business Owners for Women's History Month!

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Community Updates: Friday, March 31

Submitted 03-31-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Museum, Hope Network to honor Autism Awareness Month in April through partnership; The City of Grand Rapids encourages residents to review Wednesday's Fire Chief Candidate Forum and complete survey; and more

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