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Boil water advisory issued for Northeast Grand Rapids after water main break

Submitted 03-17-2024 under NEWS

Residents living east of US 131 and north of Hall Street in Grand Rapids are urged to boil water following a significant water main break impacting multiple districts. A public safety alert notifies residents of the disruption.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jacob Wiseheart

Submitted 03-17-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts interviews Jacob Wiseheart about his painting practice, his thoughts on the role of an artist, and his brand new studio space in downtown Grand Rapids. Interview by Pamela MacDougal

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Resident Orientation to Resources Promotes Housing Stability

Submitted 03-12-2024 under NONPROFITS

Permanent Supportive Housing provided by Dwelling Place helps vulnerable people live and thrive in their community, leading to increased housing stability.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: When Your Religion Impinges on My Religion

Submitted 03-11-2024 under OPINION

Would you encourage members of your community to do business, or attempt to do business, with businesses who fundamentally disagree with some aspect of their lives?

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3 finalists vying for vacant Third Ward seat advance through second-round interviews

Submitted 03-06-2024 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission conducted a second round of interviews for the vacant Third Ward seat. Finalists Marshall Kilgore, Bing Goei and John Krajewski faced questions from Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and commissioners. The seat was emptied by Nathaniel Moody's resignation in December 2023.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What Frustrates You About Your Religion?

Submitted 03-05-2024 under OPINION

Taking a look at your faith through a critical eye, what about its expression these days frustrates you? If you could address the entire body of your coreligionists, what would you want to say that might improve your religion?

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In "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," youth choose their own path

Submitted 03-04-2024 under OPINION

"Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on the 2015 film of the same name, dramatizes the potential of young people to change the world.

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Grand Rapids protesters show up in the hundreds to join global "Day of Action for Palestine" protest

Submitted 03-04-2024 under NEWS

Hundreds in Grand Rapids join global protests against Gaza war. Peaceful event "Hands off Rafah" calls for US aid cut to Israel.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What Do People Misbelieve about your Religion?

Submitted 03-01-2024 under OPINION

Please offer 3-5 examples of what you surmise many people outside of your faith might believe about you that are either entirely wrong or often taken out of context.

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City Connection: Allison Farole, Emergency Management Administrator, to Join Rapidian Program Manager in the GRTV Studio

Submitted 03-01-2024 under NONPROFITS

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

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