Moments

The Diatribe will continue The 49507 Project for the second consecutive year with new artists and murals.

Today is National Freedom Day, which commemorates President Lincoln's signing of the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Feb. 1, 1865, and  marks the beginning of Black History Month.

A Grand Rapids-based cannabis company held a successful holiday charity drive as part of a December sales event that benefited two local nonprofits. 

Following a communitywide effort to honor a civil rights leader, the East Grand Rapids City Commission approved renaming Franklin Street SE to Martin Luther King Jr. Street.

Community college professors and alumni are being featured in a poetry anthology, the proceeds of which will be donated to the International Rescue Committee. 

Holland artist Carolyn Stich designed this year’s “And Away They Flew” holiday card to feature Santa and his reindeer lifting off from a twinkling 8th Street on a peaceful, snowy night. 

Kendra Rose Ivey was the first baby of the New Year — and the new decade — born at a Grand Rapids hospital.

The Amway River Bank Run will host its 45th annual race this weekend.

A summer camp aimed at fostering business acumen and potential for high school girls was held last month at Calvin University.

Kentwood rescheduled its Unity Walk to honor Martin Luther King Jr. after postponing the January event due to frigid temperatures.

A local hospital released its annual list of most popular baby names in West Michigan.

A local nonprofit will provide $20,000 worth of free teaching supplies in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week 

Muskegon Pride Center is partnering to host the city’s first Pride Festival next month.

A West Michigan community is kicking off a campaign to celebrate its businesses and residents with a holiday lights competition.

The city of Kentwood plans to host its fifth annual Valentine’s Dash 5K to benefit Little Free Pantry.

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital released its list of top baby names for 2021. 

Four Grand Rapids organizations have partnered to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17, to increase the vaccination rate among African Americans in the community and build further awareness about the positive impact of the vaccine.

After another year of navigating educational best practices during the pandemic, Van Andel Institute (VAI) for Education is offering teachers, students, parents and administrators free tools and resources to navigate the shifting education landscape.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital recently launched “Rehabilitationships,” a new podcast exploring the intersections of rehabilitation and human relationships.

The WYCE Bubble Bash, a festive holiday celebration featuring sparkling wine from around the world, takes place this evening, Dec. 22, 5-9 p.m. at The B.O.B.