Issues

You’re probably familiar with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, but there’s a nonprofit that’s making strides in keeping our parks in ship shape.

Women At Risk International, otherwise known as WAR International, is an organization that recovers victims of human trafficking and employs them.

A local nonprofit is planning to open its annual Christmas store to support the Grand Rapids homeless community.

Can the police department’s new strategic plan really transform policing in a meaningful way?

Evidence of homelessness is on view daily here in Grand Rapids—along Division Avenue in particular, where many shelters and services are located—but there is a group of homeless individuals who you aren’t likely to see on your commutes around town.

A blood drive will be held at a local college to increase the blood supply at local hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon is altering the way it is providing a technological program to students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In partnership with a conservation organization, a locally based packaged water brand has planted its 1 millionth tree.

Alcohol has a variety of uses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founders Brewing Co. is inviting customers to a daylong event with drinks, music, a silent auction and a raffle to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.

A local nonprofit association is hosting a colorful fundraiser to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.

Researchers at Van Andel Institute have Parkinson’s in their scope.

The Grand Rapids Mayor’s Youth Council partnered with the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) to collect new coats to help young adults in underserved communities stay warm.

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club will host six book discussions in February and March.

The Internal Revenue Service and the region’s U.S. attorney are warning residents not to share any personal account information so they don’t fall prey to scammers who may want to steal their stimulus checks.

Several City of Grand Rapids committees have partnered with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to ask residents for big ideas to help shape the future of Grand Rapids.

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will host the second event of its three-month community series.

After many years of closure, the Division Avenue Arts Collective will reopen at its new permanent location, 1553 Plainfield Ave. NE, in the funky Creston neighborhood.

Dean Cain’s latest project was filmed in Grand Rapids.

How the rise of polluted water impacts our neighborhoods.