Grand Rapids
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...
What's at the Market: Saturday, July 23, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-23-2021 under NONPROFITS
Stormy days give the Market a different vibe. Time seems to slow down and worries seem to disappear. Take the time to connect with the dedicated people who grow and care for the delicious food that nourishes us. With every interaction you have at...
Community updates: Thursday, July 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-22-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids replacing private lead service lines in Neighborhoods of Focus Grand Rapids city commissioners approved and accepted a $5.1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, helping to replace around 1...
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...
Guiding Light Launches 'Casting Light' Podcast Highlighting Stories of Rescue, Recovery and Reengagement
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-13-2021 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit, has launched a weekly podcast series to document and share the stories of Grand Rapids men in recovery who have found hope and a new way forward. “Casting Light, Stories of Recovery and Hope at...