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Grand Rapids Pride Festival to Celebrate its 35th Year This Weekend

Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, joins Phil Tower in the WYCE studio ahead of the 2023 Grand Rapids Pride Festival

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Fair to Give Religious People Days Off When Non-Religious Will Have to Work?

Submitted 06-12-2023 under OPINION

Is it fair to give religious people days off when non religious will have to work?

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Community Updates: Friday, June 9

Submitted 06-09-2023 under NEWS

Homecoming of the Three Fires, Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival taking place in Grand Rapids this weekend; John Ball Zoo to host day-long celebration next week in honor of World Ocean Day; and more

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"Enrich, Inspire, & Enable": Curtains to Rise for #BAM Talent's Production of American Son Next Week

Submitted 06-08-2023 under NONPROFITS

As local nonprofit #BAM Talent gears up for its production of American Son at Wealthy Theatre, I sat down with Darius Colquitt (Producing Artistic Director, Founder & CEO) to learn more about the organization and its mission.

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City Connection: AJ Hills, Business Developer with the City of Grand Rapids, to Join Phil Tower in the GRTV Studio

Submitted 06-07-2023 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4:00pm on Monday, June 12

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Blithe Spirit Glides, Soars

Submitted 06-05-2023 under OPINION

Circle Theatre’s staging of Blithe Spirit summons its creator’s imagination, wit, and humanity.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Are Technological Innovations Forbidden Until Religiously Approved?

Submitted 06-05-2023 under OPINION

We are in the midst of a technological evolution that is almost overwhelming in its speed. I curious to know if each innovation or invention is reviewed by religious leaders who then pronounce whether their adherents should indulge or not.

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Erik Howard (Open Projector Night)

Submitted 06-02-2023 under NONPROFITS

Erik Howard talks about process and inspiration behind his film 'Farewell Tour' that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.

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Community Updates: Friday, June 2

Submitted 06-02-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Police Department asks community for information about person of interest, possible witnesses in Wednesday's homicide; The City of Grand Rapids reminds residents that public pools and splash pads will open next week; and more

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should Judges be Involved in Local or National Politics?

Submitted 05-30-2023 under OPINION

Should judges be involved in local or national politics?

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