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4-week Adult Art Series!

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

Let's get creative! Register now for our new 4-week Adult Art Series!

Kent County Community Needs Survey

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

Kent County Community Action is asking for input from Kent County residents as it plans how best to use resources to meet the community's needs in the coming years.

Sweetheart Story: Alejandro & Solmeriz Hernandez

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

The two of them met during Geometry class at Union High School, taught by Mr. Gulker.

Museum Middle School Scholars Turn Chip Bags Into Blankets

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

Old potato chip bags are now warming blankets for people experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids thanks to scholars at Museum Middle School.

Kent County Community Action welcomes back Walk for Warmth after 2-year hiatus!

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

WHO: Kent County Community Action (KCCA) leadership, staff, volunteers and residents. Kent County Commissioners Stephen Wooden and Ivan Diaz will participate in the opening program.

City requests proposals for first three PBGR projects/ideas

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

The first three requests for proposals (RFPs) for Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids (PBGR) selected projects are now on the street.

Economic Prosperity and Affordability!

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The next Strategic Priority we'd like to discuss in our series is Economic Prosperity and Affordability!

Nerf Battle for Kids on Friday, March 10

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023

Mark your calendars for the indoor Nerf Battle for Kids on Friday, March 10, from 5:00-7:30!

City Of Kentwood To Host Frozen Frenzy Fat Tire Bike Relay On March 4

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

The City of Kentwood will host its first-ever Frozen Frenzy Fat Tire Bike Relay race on Saturday, March 4.

Winter Concert Series Schedule Change

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

Update: Due to inclement weather, the Kevin Brewster Trio concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 23.

City update on work to improve public health and safety downtown

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

ity administrators and housing advocates recently provided an update to the City Commission’s Public Safety Committee (PSC) on their increased efforts to address health and safety issues in downtown Grand Rapids and its neighborhoods. At the February 7 meeting, housing advocates also provided a briefing about breadth of community resources that are dedicated to the unhoused and how each works collaboratively to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.

Water Pool-ooza offers education on water, sustainability and careers

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

Families can learn about the water they drink and potential careers through hands-on activities during two upcoming ‘Water Pool-ooza' events February 25 and March 11.

Sweetheart Story: Derek & Natalie

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

These lovebirds met in 9th grade English class at Ottawa Hills High School (Class of '98) when Natalie called out the "deep baritone voice" singing Boys to Men in the back of the room.

A message from Dr. Roby on the shootings at Michigan State University

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

This morning we awaken and prepare for a day of learning with heavy and difficult questions on our minds.

Walk for Warmth is back in 2023!

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

Did you know that many people right here in Kent County struggle to pay their heating bills and that Kent County Community Action has programs to help?

Kentwood, Great Lakes Disc Partner To Offer Eighth Annual Freeze Fest - Feb. 18

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023

The City of Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc are partnering to host the eighth annual Freeze Fest doubles disc golf tournament and food drive on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Grand Rapids looking for ‘big ideas’ for designing the city’s future

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, in conjunction with the Grand Rapids City Commission, the city’s Planning Commission, Planning Department and the Community Master Plan Steering Committee, today announced a series of launch parties to give residents a voice in helping shape the future of Grand Rapids for decades to come.