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Share your thoughts on the final design proposals

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2022

Share your thoughts on the final design proposals for elementary school playgrounds.

Present Company Demanded

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Our Story. Our Growth. Our Impact.

Our monthly series sharing articles from our Historic Preservation Commission

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Our monthly series sharing articles from our Historic Preservation Commission continues today with a bit of history on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Announcing the Finalists of the 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2022

We are excited to announce our 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Finalists!

Kent County Branding Initiative

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

We are excited to be undergoing a rebranding effort to ensure the community knows of all the services offered by the county.

Fiscal Plan continues services and enhances public safety oversight

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids’ 2023 Fiscal Plan is a blueprint for how it plans to fund essential City services and enhance service delivery.

Road Closure Notification (updated dates)!

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Ivanrest Avenue will be CLOSED to THROUGH TRAFFIC between Yellowstone Drive and 34th Street from Monday July 25 to Friday July 29 for utility connections in Ivanrest Avenue servicing the Alderwood Plat (private development).

National Pet Fire Safety Da

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

If you're like many of us, your pets are part of your family.

Scam Alert! Scam Alert!

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of law enforcement impersonation phone calls.

Summer Melt Tour 2022

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

Our Community's Children T2C Studio is hosting summer melt programming that could be beneficial to all GRPS students.

Survey: City maintains high quality of life despite recent challenges

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

Results of Grand Rapids’ 2022 National Community Survey™ (The NCS™) show that residents continue to believe Grand Rapids offers a favorable quality of life, but also highlight areas for improvement while the City is facing multiple crises including the health pandemic, economic disruption, climate change and social/racial tension and calls for public safety reform.

Lori Parmenter as its new city clerk

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

The City of East Grand Rapids has welcomed Lori Parmenter as its new city clerk.

Kent County Health Department Receives Notification of Probable Monkeypox Case

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that the first probable case of Monkeypox was identified in Kent County.

Summer Brain Gain

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

A free resource library is available through our Summer Brain Gain program to help your student continue learning throughout the summer months!

Kent County Animal Control

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2022

We are aware of social media posts circulating regarding a large snake sighting near Johnson Park and Millennium Park.

A Taste of Cairo is Now Open

By Press release submission | Jul 6, 2022

A Taste of Cairo is now open and serving up delicious Egyptian dishes right in downtown Grand Rapids.

Neighborhood Summit hosts a Marketplace Park Party July 16

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2022

The synergy, learning and community celebration from May’s Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit continues at Garfield Park on Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Family Affair—Three Generations of an Ongoing GRPS Legacy

By Press release submission | Jul 1, 2022

Our Story. Our Growth. Our Impact.

Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022

Our next article from the Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres area centered around the intersection of current-day 44th Street and Division Avenue.