Grand Rapids
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 26
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-26-2021 under NEWS
The Rapid begins bus service changes on Aug. 30 Bus service changes are coming to The Rapid on Aug. 30, the transit service announced. The changes include increased service frequency for some routes, a couple route eliminations, renumberings, and...
What's at the Market: Saturday, August 21, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-20-2021 under NONPROFITS
As summer draws to its’ inevitable end, there is still much to be enjoyed at the Market. Plums, peaches, and sweet corn are still in abundance, along with many other in-season produce. Not sure what to cook this week? The Market stalls are...
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 19
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-19-2021 under NEWS
Kent District Library launching streaming platform for local musicians Kent District Library (KDL) has announced it will be launching a new streaming platform featuring West Michigan musicians, set for later this year. Called KDL Vibes, the platform...
Community updates: Friday, Aug. 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-13-2021 under NEWS
Fiesta Mexicana returning to downtown Grand Rapids next month An annual celebration of Mexican culture is back in downtown Grand Rapids next month, taking place for the community over three days at Calder Plaza. Hosted by the Mexican Heritage...
What's at the Market: Saturday, August 14, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-13-2021 under NONPROFITS
We are halfway through Main Season already, but the fresh produce continues to flow through the Market. This is the time of year we wait for all winter long! So, what are you waiting for?! Get down here tomorrow and enjoy every bit of Peak Season...
Community updates: Friday, Aug. 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-06-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne to retire next year Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne will be retiring in early 2022, he publicly announced on Tuesday. His retirement comes after more than three decades with the department and assuming...
What's at the Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-05-2021 under NONPROFITS
In case you didn’t know, we have been celebrating National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) all week long, and this Saturday concludes our Market celebrations. This years’ focus was on three important aspects of farmers markets; they are...
Passing the Mic: Sikh Society of West Michigan's Rishi Singh answers, "What does your faith do to address your members' suffering?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-31-2021 under VOICES
Ven. Yong Su Mark Hepper, Mahayana Buddhist practitioner and Teaching Monk at the Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "What does your faith, your religion, do to specifically address your members...
What's at the Market: Saturday, July 31, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-30-2021 under NONPROFITS
It’s peak season here, which means there is an abundance of our favorite produce. Among the stalls you will find peaches, apricots, blueberries, okra, sweet Michigan corn, and so much more. But don’t take our word for it. Head down this...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 28
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-28-2021 under NEWS
Gangnam District in South Korea becomes Grand Rapids’ new sister city Grand Rapids city commissioners on Tuesday approved a sister city relationship with Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea. The district is one of 25 autonomous districts...