Grand Rapids’ Restaurant Week to put social zones prominently on display
Grand Rapids Restaurant Week shows off social districts that were developed during COVID lockdowns and expanded to permanent status since.
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Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507
A Black-owned, woman owned business, Last Mile Cafe is opening a physical location at 1006 Hall St. SE that will package, roast and distribute its coffee brand as well as serve as a coffee shop.
Kids Count Grand Rapids profile gives direction to policy and programs
Released July 28, the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) 2022 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles analyze data and identify state and county trends in four categories: economic security, education, health and safety, family and community. For the first time, Kids Count also included a Grand Rapids profile.
GROW is now Grow: New name reflects long-standing organization’s evolution
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, GROW is rebranding as Grow because it serves all genders across nine West Michigan counties.
Collaboration hopes to tackle childhood lead poisoning in Kent County
Healthy Homes has forged a new collaboration with the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) to reduce childhood lead poisoning in Kent County.
First woman, minority-owned non-dairy frozen dessert shop in the state opens in Wyoming Park
Woman-, minority-owned Tastefull Vegan Frozen Dessert Shop in Wyoming serves naturally sweetened vegan ice cream and frozen desserts without the top eight food allergens.
Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride
It’s Active. Commute Week in West Michigan, a celebration of cleaner, healthier, less congestion-causing transportation. The Rapid’s West Michigan Rideshare program, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) and participating businesses are encouraging people to walk, bike, scooter, carpool or take the bus to get where they want to go from June 16 to 23
Wellness collective, coffee shop a safe space for gathering, healing and building community
Northeast Grand Rapids small business collective includes LGBTQ-friendly coffee shop and library, yoga, reiki and massage businesses under one roof.
New City Neighbors doing even more justice by youth
New City Neighbors' newly renovated farmhouse on one acre at 1115 Leonard St. NE in the Creston neighborhood offers space for additional youth programming and clubs, expansion of its community café and opportunity to grow more food.
Legislative resolution pushes rightful recognition of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
Michigan legislative resolution calls for federal recognition of Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians.
