Kent County COVID-19 Grants help college students in need succeed
Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund awards to Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology will help college students.
East Grand Rapids
At the turn of the 20th century, at end of a streetcar line that stretched from downtown Grand Rapids to Reeds Lake, the city of East Grand Rapids was born. This community earns national recognition for its quality education, walkable neighborhoods, stately homes, and ever evolving and vibrant Gaslight Village shopping district.
COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping
Many income-challenged Kent County residents are covering the expenses of hygiene essentials with help from the Kent County Nonprofit Organization Grant Fund.
COVID-19 Grant Fund shares $9.5 mil. in federal dollars with county nonprofits
The Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund is distributing $9.5 million in federal CARES Act dollars to local nonprofit and human service organizations, including Arts in Motion.
Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season
As the weather improves, the hiking scene in West Michigan heats up, with hidden urban paths, colorful trails through the woods, and plenty of day trips offering a welcome respite. Rapid Growth gives you ten hikes to try, so tie your boots and get ready to see the city from a new vantage point.
Veteran bike mechanic has Common Bond with cyclists
Bob Hammond has launched his dream business, Common Bond Mobile Bike Shop, which serves bicyclists anywhere throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area.
SpartanNash partners with local restaurants to reach customers at the grocery store
Launching on April 23, the Restaurant Meals to Go program offers familiar, pre-prepared menu items from local restaurants in 25 participating SpartanNash grocery stores.
Kids, pets, and pollinators play it safe at Grand Rapids’ organic parks
Grand Rapids is implementing organic methods at Heartside, Highland, Ted Rasberry Field, and Kensington parks. In place of chemicals that cause cancer, asthma, and bee colony collapse, these parks will boast turfs grown with organically composted, aerated soils that create a healthy medium for grass to grow without synthetic chemicals.
The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative begins three-year action plan
The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative moves into its phase of creating a three-year action plan to improve the quality of life for the older population.
Workshop launches Absolutely Accessible Kent Campaign: Paralympian architect facilitates workshop
Paralympian and universal design architect, Ileana Rodriguez, to facilitate workshop, present keynote at DAKC April 18 workshop and luncheon that launches its Absolutely Accessible Kent Campaign.
Neighborhoods of GR: Charm and determination make history in Ottawa Hills
The story of Ottawa Hills is about families coming together and golf courses splitting apart. It’s about longtime residents and new neighbors. It’s about community resources, and walks. A lot of walks.
