Activists, attorneys and family members on a "State of Emergency" town hall panel Monday evening called for justice reform, community support and civil accountability in recent police-involved deaths.

GRPS letter sent to parents about the walkout /Jack Bacon GRPS letter sent to parents about the walkout /Jack Bacon The tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida has provoked a surge of activism in ...

We can't grow as a community- or as individuals- if we aren't willing to engage in hard conversations. Willingness to be honest takes courage. Why are we so afraid of that here in Grand Rapids? We are ...

City of Grand Rapids seeks proposals for third set of PBGR community improvement projects; City leaders recognize local winners of Michigan Water Environment Association awards; and more The Blue ...

What is Ethics and Religion Talk? “Ethics and Religion Talk,” answers questions of ethics or religion from a multi-faith perspective. Each post contains three or four responses to a reader question ...

visit The Rapidian's voter guide and election resources. Voting in Michigan’s state primary election closed last night, with most precincts reporting results by early Wednesday morning. The election ...

Mayor George Heartwell’s heart for the people of Grand Rapids and his view that caring for the environment is a matter of morals catapulted the city to the top honor as 2012 US Conference of Mayors’ ...

Local brewers have teamed up with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and their Urban Forest Project to create a new grove that celebrates local beer businesses. Amway volunteers at Roosevelt Park /Courtesy ...

This dispatch was added by one of our Nonprofit Neighbors. It does not represent the editorial voice of The Rapidian or Community Media Center. Roberto Amaya first heard about Veterans Upward Bound ...

A small group of protesters gathered on the sidewalk across from Bethany Christian Services on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 demanding that Bethany end their federal contract with the Office of Refugees ...

This dispatch was added by one of our Nonprofit Neighbors. It does not represent the editorial voice of The Rapidian or Community Media Center. This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Revive & ...

Earlier this year, Calvin biology professor Darren S. Proppe drew worldwide attention when an article he co-authored, “Anthropogenic Noise Decreases Urban Songbird Diversity and May Contribute to ...