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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...
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 17, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-16-2021 under NONPROFITS
Come enjoy the opportunity to connect with the dedicated people who grow and care for the delicious food that nourishes us. The Market is the perfect place to try something new, and to learn something new too! Not sure how to prepare it? Ask your...
Community updates: Thursday, July 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-15-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Urban League selected to lead Cure Violence in Grand Rapids The Grand Rapids Urban League (GRUL) has been unanimously selected by the Grand Rapids City Commission to lead the Cure Violence program in the city, the City of Grand Rapids...
What's at the Market: Saturday, July 10, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-09-2021 under NONPROFITS
It is hard to believe that we only have TEN more weeks until Main Season is over. Time sure does fly by when you are having fun. Well, what could be more fun then a Saturday morning trip to the Market? Join in on the fun and head to the Market...
Community updates: Thursday, July 8
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-08-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids resuming in-person government meetings next week The City of Grand Rapids is resuming in-person government meetings starting July 13, it announced Thursday. The meetings had been held virtually since March 2020, in...
What's at the Market: Saturday, July 3, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-02-2021 under NONPROFITS
We don’t know about y’all, but July really snuck up on us! It’s hard to believe that the Fourth is just a few days away. But fortunately, that also means that fruit season in Michigan is in full-swing! Head down to the Market this...
What's at the Market: Saturday, June 26, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
Despite popular opinion, rainy Market days are the best Market days. The air is cool and the produce is gleaming with fresh water droplets, allowing you to look at a freshly picked Michigan cherry and see every shade of red. So what are you waiting...
What's at the Market: Saturday, June 19, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-18-2021 under NONPROFITS
There is much to enjoy when shopping at the Farmers Market on a Saturday morning. Come enjoy the abundance of fresh air, good food, and community. Among the Market stalls you will find Michigan strawberries, asparagus, garlic scapes, kohlrabi, and...
Community updates: Tuesday, June 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-15-2021 under NEWS
Movies in the Park series returns to Grand Rapids this Friday Grand Rapids’ Movies in the Park series returns this summer, spanning five nights through August. Hosted by nonprofit Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP), the series will kick off...