Earlier this year, the Kent County Food Policy Council launched to strengthen and grow the food system in Kent County. As we build momentum, discuss, and...
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ArtPrize returns to annual format
ArtPrize will be back in 2022—along with its original every-year...
Nacida en California, viviendo brevemente en Colorado y hoy, llamando Grand Rapids su hogar, Deisy Madrigal comparte su amor por los sonidos en español como programadora voluntaria en...
Born in California, living briefly in Colorado, and calling Grand Rapids her home, Deisy Madrigal shares her love for Spanish-language sounds as a volunteer programmer on ...
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St. Cecilia Music Center brings Watkins Family Hour for their debut appearance in Royce Auditorium on December...
With two weeks of bell ringing behind us, The Salvation Army is happy to share some news and insights on how the Red Kettle Campaign is going.
Several Red Kettle locations across the city...
Thanks to the generosity of a local anonymous supporter, all donations to The Salvation Army of Kent County received tomorrow on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $50,000. Contributions of any...
The Milk Carton Kids, will bring their special brand of folk to St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p...
City of Grand Rapids adding eco-friendly vehicles to operations
The City of Grand Rapids has accepted...
"I don't want to be thought of as wholesome," Julie Andrews once said but it was too late. Mary...
Back after a year hiatus due to the pandemic, The Salvation Army of Kent County will be the presenting sponsor of the sixth annual Red Kettle Game with the Grand Rapids Griffins minor league...
You give up a lot when you start over. You let go of what’s familiar and move on to something unfamiliar. It takes a lot of work and perseverance to start over, especially to overcome the...
Father Kevin Niehoff, O.P., a Dominican priest who serves as Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Grand Rapids, responds:
I am most grateful for scientists and public health officials who...
The Salvation Army of Kent County’s Red Kettle Campaign is underway, and the organization is grateful for the generous support already given toward its $1.6 million goal. With the holiday...
Thanksgiving plans are underway! And we’ve got another FULL Market for you this weekend. Swing by and shop for the best and most delicious fare in town and wow your guests with a locally...
Colleen writes: “For the first time, U.S. and Chinese scientists have created embryos that are...
Ed Postma first noticed there was something different about Guiding Light when he saw a young man struggling with addiction begin to ask questions about spirituality and to talk about God. After...
Last Friday was the kick-off to the 2021 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. A ceremonial event was held at The Salvation Army Kroc Center with several dignitaries present, including Grand Rapids...
Mel Trotter Ministries, partners to expand winter shelter services for unhoused residents
Grand Rapids city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $330,000 agreement with...
Don’t let the cooler weather keep you from enjoying the abundance of local goodies available at the Market this time of year. As we all rush to figure out our plans and prepare for the...
Silverio “Silver” Cerda, que nacido en Dallas, Texas, fue criado en el suroeste de Michigan y llama Grand Rapids su hogar, comparte su amor por los ritmos y sonidos en español como...
The Guiding Light Recovery Program offers men struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol a four-month long, comprehensive, “no-joke” substance abuse rehabilitation program provided...
Born in Dallas, Texas, raised in southwest Michigan, and calling Grand Rapids his home, Silverio "Silver" Cerda shares his love for Spanish-language rhythms and sounds as a...
If you happen to drive by Church of the Servant in southeast Grand Rapids, you’ll see the start of a lovely living processional to the church's front entrance. The above picture is...
Fred Stella, the Pracharak (Outreach Minister) for the West Michigan Hindu Temple, responds:
“I believe the questioner is referring to what we call ‘moral relativity...
The City of Grand Rapids passed a resolution granting the Police Department $120,000 from the US Department of Justice. The grant is part of a larger, $33 million attempt to advance...
The inaugural ringing of the iconic bells for this Christmas season will take place at noon this Friday, Nov. 12, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center (2500 S. Division) as The Salvation Army of Kent...
Although this time of year we have said goodbye to our peak season favorites, there is still much to be enjoyed about shopping during the Second Season. We love this time of year because it...