New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”
Proposed City of Grand Rapids requirements for lead dust testing would reduce childhood lead poisoning.
Southeast Community
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.
Building momentum in careers and community: Latinx leadership program looks ahead
The LEADeres program has been developing Latinx leaders for the last decade. These leaders still rely on the lessons learned in their cohort. Now the program is expanding to meet the needs of returning students.
Looking back on FSU program that is steadily creating & retaining Latino leaders in West Michigan
The LEADeres program at Ferris State University has increased Latino representation at the school and continues to create new leaders and stakeholders throughout the West Michigan community.
City Commission and DTE Energy partner with The Rapid to fuel vehicles with renewable natural gas
In an innovative three-way partnership, the city of Grand Rapids, The Rapid and DTE Energy look to repurpose waste into renewable natural gas to fuel city vehicles. This initiative seeks to decrease carbon emissions and improve the community.
Grand Stand Pictures brings Grand Rapids Black freedom struggle to the screen
Local, Black-owned Grand Rapids film company, Grand Stand Pictures, filming documentary based on “A City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Michigan.”
More Grand Rapids businesses now eligible for Small Business COVID Adaptation grants
City of Grand Rapids Economic Development Office has expanded eligibility for Small Business COVID Adaptation Program grants to include Grand Rapids Neighborhoods of Focus and six Corridor Improvement Authorities.
Oak Hill Cemetery is area’s first arboretum: “There are some giants in that cemetery.”
The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and Morton Arboretum have designated Grand Rapids’ Oak Hill Cemetery as West Michigan’s first accredited arboretum.
An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus Project
The Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF), in partnership with the Madison Church, is now offering affordable housing and other services on the southeast side of Grand Rapids at their recent development at 415 Franklin.
The “new” MLK Neighborhood Association – Developing neighborhood block champions
After reemerging in 2020, the Martin Luther King (MLK) Neighborhood Association has continued to strive and move forward through the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic with the goal to continue caring for one other and advocating for the community. Even through the challenges, the faithful few have come together virtually, working on their mission to continue enhancing the overall quality of life in the neighborhood and building on the rich history that has become a known part of the community for over 40 years.
