Rapidian Roundup: What's happening on the West Side?
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS
The Westside Corridor Improvement Authority approves new housing and changes to West Side dining and discusses ways to beautify the West Side with new banners and murals.
State Farm Insurance Time And Funding To Benefit Local Students
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
The State Farm Insurance Foundation recently provided $15,000 in support for Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes to promote its financial literacy, entrepreneurism and career readiness efforts in area K-12 classrooms
Grand Rapids police drones often flown in Hispanic, Black, poor neighborhoods
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Dept. drones are disproportionately flown in Hispanic, Black and low-income neighborhoods, raising privacy and over-policing concerns. However, data shows drone usage has stayed within the parameters of the GRPD policy approved in 2023.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What do visitors to your place of worship need to know?
Submitted 06-17-2024 under OPINION
If a visitor were to attend a service/ceremony at your church, synagogue, etc., what would they be allowed to do, and what might they shouldn't do if they are not "fully initiated" in your faith?
Grand Rapids Circle Theatre stages "You Can't Take It With You"
Submitted 06-14-2024 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Circle Theatre's production of You Can't Take It With You stars a terrific, fizzy ensemble.
Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids mayoral election
Submitted 06-14-2024 under NEWS
Get to know the four candidates running for the seat of mayor of Grand Rapids before the Aug. 6 primary election!
GRAM on the Green Brings Free Summer Concerts Downtown for the 15th Year
Submitted 06-13-2024 under NONPROFITS
Concerts take place on Thursday nights on the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s outdoor terrace: July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8
Updated: Water main break in SE neighborhood floods homes, residents under water boil advisory
Submitted 06-13-2024 under NEWS
A water main break at Adams and Philadelphia Streets in Southeast Grand Rapids flooded homes. While the City works to isolate and repair the 24-inch main, 100-150 homes may soon face a water boil advisory.
Festival of the Arts returns to Calder Plaza for its 55th year
Submitted 06-11-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Festival of the Arts, the largest volunteer-run festival in the U.S., returned to Calder Plaza, celebrating art, food, music and the diverse community of Grand Rapids. The three-day event featured street performers, interactive activities and non-profit organizations.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does your faith depend on an afterlife?
Submitted 06-10-2024 under OPINION
If you were suddenly convinced that there was no afterlife, how would that affect your work in your tradition?