Submitted 07-31-2020 under NONPROFITS
Hello August! Come celebrate the beginning of the month with us by shopping for local fruits, veggies and food products. Don’t miss out on this season’s harvest before it’s too late!
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Submitted 07-29-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer limits indoor gatherings to 10 people, closes indoor bar service across Michigan; Grand Rapids nears August 4 primary elections; and The Rapid implementing fare payment changes on August 1.
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Schools starting school year online-only for first nine weeks; Grand Rapids Community College extends fall tuition due date, reduces parking fees to help students during pandemic; and more.
The Save Our Stages Act and RESTART Act aim to provide support, relief, and protections for independent venues that have lost nearly 100% of their revenue since the pandemic began in March.
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NONPROFITS
Family Network will host Express Employment Professionals drive-up job fair twice in August to serve people looking to get back to work.
Submitted 07-27-2020 under OPINION
This week’s question: “How did your role as minister/pastor/rabbi/faith leader/Imam changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you think any of the changes in your Church/Temple/Synagogue/Mosque will be permanent, or do you hope to return to a pre-pandemic normal?”
Builders Exchange of Michigan will host its 64th Bart Austhof Memorial Golf Outing to benefit Guiding Light’s Back to Work program on Monday, Aug. 31. The annual event features a new location with two 18-hole courses.
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids hospitals, agencies open free clinic to serve people experiencing homelessness; City of Grand Rapids sets timeline for considering budget changes that improve public safety; and Grand Rapids Ballet postpones 2020-21 season, will launch virtual performances.
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NONPROFITS
Experience the joy of an early Saturday morning at the market! Get out tomorrow to enjoy the gorgeous weather and take home some delicious local food.
The death of civil rights leader John Lewis reminds us of the events of 1965 in Selma and the religious leaders who were involved. Jon Meacham shares his reflections.
