covid-19
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, April 8 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-08-2020 under NEWS
Today, April 8, saw an increase of 20 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kent County since yesterday, with two additional deaths. This brings Kent County’s confirmed total to 207 cases and eight deaths. Statewide, there are a confirmed 20,346...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, April 7 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-07-2020 under NEWS
Today, April 7, sees 187 positive coronavirus cases now confirmed in Kent County, with six confirmed deaths. Statewide, 18,970 cases are now confirmed, with 845 confirmed deaths. Local and state responses continue in step. Shared in this Tuesday,...
Amidst COVID stay-at-home, Books and Mortar fights to stay in the game
by (JJ Kaufman)
Submitted 04-07-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Like the rest of us, Jenny Kinne was shocked as she watched COVID-19 effectively shut down Grand Rapids. But maybe a little less shocked than the rest of us. “I'm a bit of a news junkie,” said Kinne, 29, who owns and operates...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, April 6 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-06-2020 under NEWS
A new week brings with it a rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths. As of today, April 6, 177 cases are now confirmed in Kent County, with five confirmed deaths. Statewide, 17,221 cases are confirmed, with 727 confirmed deaths....
Ethics and Religion Talk: Addressing Fears in the COVID-19, Crisis, part 2
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 04-06-2020 under OPINION
Here are four more panelists sharing words of encouragement and hope. Father Kevin Niehoff, O.P., a Dominican priest who serves as Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Grand Rapids, responds: “I find a life of social distancing is quite scary...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, April 3 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-03-2020 under NEWS
As of 3pm today, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kent County has risen to 136. The number of COVID-19-related deaths in the county remains at two. Statewide, there has been an increase of 1953 cases to a grand total of 12,744, with 479...
In Season Report: April 4, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 04-03-2020 under NONPROFITS
Start your Saturday by getting outside + enjoying the fresh air. During these times, it is important to remember to take deep breaths. So, take time for yourself while getting your food essentials from local farm + food businesses at the market! Get...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, April 2 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-02-2020 under NEWS
The number of COVID-19 cases in Kent County and across the state continues to increase As of 10am today, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kent County has risen to 125, up six from yesterday's 119. The number of COVID-19-related...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, April 1 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-01-2020 under NEWS
As of this first day into April, 119 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Kent County, with two confirmed deaths. Statewide, 9,334 cases have been confirmed, with 337 confirmed deaths. With the numbers expected to rapidly rise, organizations and...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 31 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-31-2020 under NEWS
Responses to the COVID-19 crisis continue on at the local, state, and federal levels. Shared in this Tuesday, March 31, update are responses relevant to Grand Rapids area residents from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the IRS, Gov. Whitmer...