sustainability
The Climate Is Always on the Ballot
by (GRClimate)
Submitted 10-29-2024 under NONPROFITS
By Cristina Stob With federal, state, and local elections happening now, it is of utmost importance to keep a clear eye on the future when voting. National voting polls consistently find that the economy is ranked as a very...
Grand Rapids Commissioner and Mayoral Candidates Answer on our Food System
by (Kent County Foo...)
Submitted 10-16-2024 under NONPROFITS
The Kent County Food Policy Council advocates for and promotes a local, good food system. We are currently working on a Food System Plan for Kent County. Food is a part of our everyday lives and our regional infrastructure: how does our local...
Here's how you can help shape the next 20 years in Grand Rapids
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 09-16-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians can help shape the future of Grand Rapids by providing public comment on the City’s draft of the “Bridge to Our Future” community master plan (CMP). The CMP is a land use plan that guides the physical...
Helping Grand Rapids Non-Profits Transition to Clean Energy
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 04-25-2023 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids based international development agency World Renew helps free families from poverty in 30 countries worldwide. Through relief aid, World Renew responds to disasters with food, medicine, and volunteer assistance....
Community Updates: Friday, June 10
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-10-2022 under NEWS
Christopher Schurr is Charged with Second-Degree Murder in the Death of Patrick Lyoya Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker held a press conference on Thursday, June 9 to announce whether or not his office would press criminal charges against...
Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-24-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids adding eco-friendly vehicles to operations The City of Grand Rapids has accepted a state-awarded grant helping it to reach 90 eco-friendly vehicles in its operations—aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by up to...
Church of the Servant connects Grand Rapids Households with Energy Savings
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 05-05-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids homeowners saved money. New conservation projects were funded. On a small scale, even greenhouse gas emissions were reduced. This was the result of a recent fundraiser by one of Climate Witness Project’s partner churches in Grand...
Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Library reopening in Oct. with limited services The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is reopening all eight of its branches on Oct. 12 with limited services, it announced Wednesday. The library’s branches closed in March...
New Electronics Recycling Pick-up Service, Comprenew 2 You
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 09-16-2020 under NONPROFITS
Comprenew has announced that recycling old technology has been made even simpler through the new Comprenew 2 You™ program. For over 30 years the company has provided safe and secure electronics recycling pick-up services to their corporate...
Happy New Year from The Rapidian
by (mvandenend)
Submitted 01-03-2020 under OPINION
There’s a common theme resonating across the country: Local news coverage is vital for an informed and educated community. And there’s a common worry: Local news is an endangered species. An October 19, 2019 New York Times article...