Submitted 03-10-2021 under NEWS
While not on the official agenda, the shutdown of a protest Monday night and the arrest of its organizers became the main topic of discussion at the March 9, 2021 Grand Rapids City Commission meeting.
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Submitted 03-08-2021 under OPINION
Emily S. writes, “Could the group please respond to the idea that animals have souls and some sort of afterlife.”
Submitted 03-05-2021 under NONPROFITS
Don’t let this sunshine and warmer weather go to waste! We never know how long it’s going to be around in March. So, make the most of it and come support your local farms, food producers and artisans this weekend!
Submitted 03-04-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids begins planning process for new Master Plan; Michigan loosens COVID-19 gathering restrictions, opening vaccine eligibility to people age 50 and over; and Grand Rapids Public Schools celebrates National Reading Month with reading program, author events.
Submitted 03-03-2021 under OPINION
Many members of our community live with mental health conditions, but they don't need to live with stigma. City High 10th-grader Rohit Agarwal digs into some common conditions and some of the ways that we can support our friends and family who experience stigma.
Submitted 03-01-2021 under NEWS
Beech will join Bliss to discuss low-income housing and Community Rebuilder's housing-first efforts with homelessness in the area.
Submitted 03-01-2021 under OPINION
Connor writes, “I would appreciate learning what your clergy members think of the word 'Dogma,' and if it describes their religion.”
Submitted 03-01-2021 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light has secured a new Iron House in Kentwood – its sixth sober-living apartment building, in response to increased demand for its addiction recovery services. The Iron House apartments are reserved for men who have finished the Foundations phase of the Recovery program.
Submitted 02-26-2021 under NONPROFITS
It is looking like it will be another beautiful weekend here in Grand Rapids. What better way to spend it than at the farmers market! Get outside and enjoy the fresh air as you shop for fresh, local goods!
Submitted 02-26-2021 under NEWS
Festival of the Arts hosting ‘Plein Air’ event in June in downtown social zones; city commissioners approve adoption of LED lights for all streetlights; LaughFest announces 2021 festival headliners; and more.