Rapidian Community Update (August 30th, 2020)

Grand Rapids’ police oversight department gives update on draft strategic plan, improved policing report. Grand Rapids Public Schools completes first day back to school, online-only. Circle Theatre launches outdoor Circle Popup Concerts series. Kent County Health Department reports slight increase in county’s COVID-19 case growth, raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases. Spectrum Health answers commonly asked questions about COVID-19. City of Grand Rapids extends free outdoor fitness classes through September. Grand Rapids Community Foundation highlights Challenge Scholars graduates entering college this fall. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a citizen reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://therapidian.org/community-updates-august-25-2020   https://therapidian.org/community-updates-friday-august-28   https://www.grps.org/ https://circletheatre.org/  https://www.accesskent.com/Health  https://mychart.spectrumhealth.org/MyChart/Authentication/Login  https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Free-Outdoor-Classes  https://www.challengescholars.org/faqs