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Grand Rapids police drones often flown in Hispanic, Black, poor neighborhoods

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Grand Rapids Police Dept. drones are disproportionately flown in Hispanic, Black and low-income neighborhoods, raising privacy and over-policing concerns. However, data shows drone usage has stayed within the parameters of the GRPD policy approved in 2023. More

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Transfigure Print Shops creates trans joy in Creston

Rosie Accola

06/21/2024

Transfigure Print Co., known for its "Protect Trans Kids" T-shirts, has opened its first retail space in Grand Rapids. Founded by Bailey Sell, this trans-owned print shop has raised over $90,000 for the LGBTQ+ community. The new store is located at 2221 Plainfield Ave. SE. More

Grand Rapids Circle Theatre stages "You Can't Take It With You"

John Kissane

06/14/2024

Grand Rapids Circle Theatre's production of You Can't Take It With You stars a terrific, fizzy ensemble. More

Culture

"Early June Lily" by John Rothwell

Local Artist Highlight: Robyn Smith

Avenue for the Arts

06/18/2024

Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of local sculptor Robyn Smith. Interview by Pamela MacDougal. More

Nonprofit Dispatches

Rapidian Roundup: What's happening on the West Side?

Alexa Cheaney

06/18/2024

The Westside Corridor Improvement Authority approves new housing and changes to West Side dining and discusses ways to beautify the West Side with new banners and murals. More

State Farm Insurance Time And Funding To Benefit Local Students

Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

06/18/2024

The State Farm Insurance Foundation recently provided $15,000 in support for Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes to promote its financial literacy, entrepreneurism and career readiness efforts in area K-12 classrooms More

Nonprofit Dispatches

Ethics and Religion Talk: What do visitors to your place of worship need to know?

Rabbi David J.B. Krishef

06/17/2024

If a visitor were to attend a service/ceremony at your church, synagogue, etc., what would they be allowed to do, and what might they shouldn't do if they are not "fully initiated" in your faith? More

Culture

Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids mayoral election

Alaynna Dressler

06/14/2024

Get to know the four candidates running for the seat of mayor of Grand Rapids before the Aug. 6 primary election! More

City

GRAM on the Green Brings Free Summer Concerts Downtown for the 15th Year

Grand Rapids Art Museum

06/13/2024

Concerts take place on Thursday nights on the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s outdoor terrace: July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 More

Nonprofit Dispatches

City Connection: Alison Waske Sutter, sustainability and strategy officer, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

GRTV

3 weeks 5 days ago

Nonprofit Dispatches

Updated: Water main break in SE neighborhood floods homes, residents under water boil advisory

Allison Donahue

06/13/2024

City

Festival of the Arts returns to Calder Plaza for its 55th year

Koy Flores

06/11/2024

3 finalists vying for vacant Third Ward seat advance through second-round interviews

Alaynna Dressler

03/06/2024

Ethics and Religion Talk: What Frustrates You About Your Religion?

Rabbi David J.B. Krishef

03/05/2024

Culture

In "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," youth choose their own path

John Kissane

03/04/2024

Culture

Grand Rapids protesters show up in the hundreds to join global "Day of Action for Palestine" protest

Jacob DeWeerd

03/04/2024

Ethics and Religion Talk: What Do People Misbelieve about your Religion?

Rabbi David J.B. Krishef

03/01/2024

Culture

City Connection: Allison Farole, Emergency Management Administrator, to Join Rapidian Program Manager in the GRTV Studio

GRTV

03/01/2024

Nonprofit Dispatches

(Watch) Seven Men Reach One Year of Recovery at Guiding Light

Guiding Light

02/23/2024

Nonprofit Dispatches

Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments advances 3 finalists to fill vacant Third Ward seat

Alaynna Dressler

02/21/2024

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