Marvin Sapp’s New Release (Eurweb)
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:13 GMT
*In 2007, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based pastor Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have Made It” became a new gospel anthem — a song of salvation that inspired people to jump up out of pews and wave their arms in praise.
How To Make Shift Work Family Friendly (NPR)
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:26:58 GMT
Low-wage workers face the most rigid schedules, even as they need flexibility the most: A disproportionately high number are single moms. Researchers say small changes — like making it easier to trade shifts — can result in big benefits for workers and employers alike.
MI sees 2nd-highest drop in prisoners (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:20:39 GMT
Michigan saw the second-largest drop in state prisoner population among the 50 states between 2008 and 2009 -- both in number of prisoners and percentage, according to a Pew Center on the States report released this week.
Kalin who? New Mexico State guard Jahmar Young says he's unfamiliar with his Michigan State counterpart (The Jackson Citizen Patriot)
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:28 GMT
The high-scoring Young told reporters Tuesday he had never heard of All-Big Ten Conference star Kalin Lucas.
Michigan Supreme Court wants explanation for judge's 15-minute phone call before making controversial move (The Grand Rapids Press)
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:10:38 GMT
Judge Benjamin Logan maintains he never spoke with Kent County commissioner Paul Mayhue before ordering fellow commissioner James Vaughn be released on a personal recognizance bond in 2008.
Currency trading company in Grand Rapids is runaway global success (The Grand Rapids Press)
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:10:48 GMT
Currency trading is not recommended for most investors. Find out why.
Alma boys swimming finishes eighth at Division 3 state finals (The Saginaw News)
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:11:29 GMT
YPSILANTI — Alma finished eighth at the Division 3 boys swimming state finals at Eastern Michigan University Saturday, scoring 138 points. East Grand Rapids won its second title in three seasons with 237 points. Senior Nathaniel Holmes and Kevin...
Michigan Republicans propose drug testing, other rules to stop public assistance fraud among Bridge Card users (The Muskegon Chronicle)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:40:58 GMT
GRAND RAPIDS -- With a record 1.7 million people in Michigan now receiving food and cash assistance from the state, a group of House Republicans has put together a package of bills to ferret out fraud in the system.
Grand Rapids mother will not face charges for surrendering infant (WWMT 3 Kalamazoo)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:04 GMT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A three-month-old girl is now in the custody of Michigan's Family Independence Agency after being left at a fire station under Michigan's Safe Delivery law.
Grand Rapids commission OKs medical marijuana regs (TV 7&4 Traverse City)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:22:22 GMT
The Grand Rapids City Commission has voted to require medical marijuana caregivers to register as a home occupation.
