Many of us have been at home for the past few days. The kids are all home from school, many people are now working from home or currently looking for work and the world is going through an interesting time. We are all required to stay at home during this time to stop the spread…
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Starbucks giving free coffee to first responders and healthcare workers
Starbucks announced on Wednesday that through May 3, “any customer who identifies as a first responder or front-line worker supporting our healthcare system” will receive a free tall brewed coffee, either hot or iced. The offer is for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses, hospital and medical staff and medical researchers, Starbucks said. In a…
No library card? No problem! Here’s how you can still access the Grand Rapids Public Library catalog
The Grand Rapids Public Library is closed, but still utilizing digital check-outs. Those without a current GRPL library card can even be issued a temporary e-card, so long as they are 18 or older, and live within the Grand Rapids city limits. To get your temporary e-card, click HERE. Digital check-outs include audio books, eBooks,…
Beltline Uccellos is giving back to the community
Uccello’s has been making and giving away free food all week. Customers can choose between a pizza, breadsticks or pasta and get bottles of soda while the supply lasts. The two-liters of soda have all been graciously donated by Coca-Cola. So far, about $40,000 in food has been given away. Uccello opened a window in…
Michigan gets an ‘A’ on the Report Card for Reducing Travel
Unacast is releasing smartphone data to revel which Americans are (and are not) social distancing appropriately, and good news- Michigan gets an ‘A’ on their report card! Unacast is using GPS tracking in cellphones to measure the amount of travel around the country before and after the outbreak. Since March 11, Michiganders have reduced their…
Having an at-home movie night? Get popcorn from Celebration Cinema delivered!
While Celebration Cinema might be closed to the public, you can still have an at-home movie night with the very best popcorn! Freshly-made popcorn from Celebration Cinema can be delivered now through Uber Eats! The cost for a bucket of popcorn is $11 with free delivery, and feeds 3-4 people. BUT if you want even…
Looking for a job? Here’s some of the companies hiring in West Michigan
Thanks to 13 on Your Side for their help in compiling this list of local, West Michigan companies hiring both temporary and full-time work. Click on each business name to learn more. If you’d like your business added to this list, please submit HERE. Shipt Shipt, the grocery shopping delivery service used by Meijer and…
Ben Gibbard of ‘Death Cab for Cutie’ shares song ‘Life in Quarantine’ as he continues his daily live streams
Death Cab for Cutie front man, Ben Gibbard, will be going live every day at 7pm EST for the next few weeks. He will be playing songs and chatting with fans, while the coronavirus quarantine is requiring everyone across the world to stay at home during this time. He is doing this as a thank…
Couch Concerts with The Q
Calling all bands, solo artists, musicians, etc…. Got a virtual gig coming up? Send it to us HERE so we can share it! Bonus points if you have a virtual tip jar we can share too! Check out some #TogetherAtHome concerts below with Chris Martin of Coldplay, Vance Joy, and Hozier.
YMCA Will Offer Free Online Workout Classes For People During the Quarantine
The YMCA wants to make sure that people stuck at home due to the coronavirus are still able to stay fit and healthy. It was announced on Wednesday that the YMCA will be offering 60+ exercise classes and children’s programs online for free. In a press release announced by the organization they stated, “{This will…
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