New York-style bodega comes to Grand Rapids hoping to serve as …
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · Local husband and wife Saaquan and Myleka Jefferson have opened Brooklyn Bodega Bagel & Deli in hopes of creating an iconic New York-style bodega in downtown Grand Rapids. The new establishment and gathering place is located at 10 Jefferson Ave. SE, which formerly housed Mannie’s Pizza. “I grew up going to the bodegas,” says Saaquan.
New MI law protects licensed professional counselors’ ability to ...
WEBJan 23, 2020 · Share. Public Act 96 of 2019 goes into effect on January 27. It updates the scope of practice for counselors in the Public Health Code to make it legal for licensed professional counselors (LPC) to diagnose and treat mental disorders. The legislation came last fall when the Michigan Department of Licensing …
Paddles with purpose: Breaking a world record, raising money for …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Courtesy Brad Haverkamp Brad Haverkamp, pickleballer going for a world record. The Nov. 23 marathon will be held at the All In Pickleball Gym in Byron Center. Admission to watch the action is free. The greater goal of their effort, which they call Paddles for a Purpose, is to raise funds on behalf of Gift of Life Michigan, a federally designated organ procurement organization that is a liaison ...
The Michigan bibliophile: Authors from the Mitten State that every …
WEBApr 28, 2016 · The Michigan bibliophile: Authors from the Mitten State that every book lover needs to know. Grand Rapids' literary leaders discuss their favorite authors and books from the Mitten State, and the compilation is making us pretty darn proud of where we live. When it comes to the written word, Michigan is a veritable haven, with the Mitten State's ...
RapidChat: Robert Barnes on the inspiring work of older adults …
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · Not only that, but "Older adults are an important part of the fabric of our community, but outside the need to offer some of them assistance, they often go unrecognized," emphasizes President of Senior Neighbors, Robert Barnes — who established the annual "16 over 60 Awards Gala." Senior Neighbors helps older adults connect to local services.
Change is "at your fingertips": 3 Grand Rapids activists speak out
WEBJun 30, 2020 · Change is "at your fingertips": 3 Grand Rapids activists speak out. In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other Black men and women due to police misconduct, new activists are finding their voices. And across the country and here in Grand Rapids, activism takes many forms. Whether speaking …
Lawyers recognized for pro bono work to help Michigan grow
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has again been recognized by the State Bar of Michigan for its pro bono contributions. The law firm and 18 attorneys were recognized in the 2024 A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges firms and individual attorneys who promote access to justice through pro bono legal services, providing direct ...
An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Ryan VerWeys, CEO of ICCF says about the project, “There’s a citywide shortage of affordable places for working families with limited assets and income.”. So, in 2015, when the Madison Church, an active community organization that has been embedded in the neighborhood for over 100 years, …
What is behind the resurgence of Muskegon? Look to its growing …
WEBDec 14, 2017 · The Muskegon Innovation Hub. Photo by Jenna Swartz . This world of startups, of big dreams and scary beginnings, is one that Ricco is intimately familiar with: the organization he helms, Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Muskegon Innovation Hub, works to support entrepreneurs and grow entrepreneurship throughout the city.Through his work at the hub, he’s gotten to know the city’s ...
How the science of staying ahead of COVID-19 outbreaks starts …
WEBDec 7, 2020 · Two days later, the plumber returns. This cycle repeats, multiple times a week, at 18 labs across Michigan. One of the reasons the process helps generate data on COVID-19 outbreaks so quickly is because of the versatile and high-tech equipment being used. High-tech forensic science on a micro scale.