Grand Rapids Reporter

The City of Kentwood will offer tree and string light recycling services to residents this holiday season at the Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

City is accepting applications for the open First Ward city commissioner position

Interested in serving on the East Grand Rapids City Commission?

Stephanie Lares Chamber Ambassador of the year!

Please congratulate Stephanie Lares, MBA of Michigan First Credit Union as our Chamber Ambassador of the year!

Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation works to help raise money and resources for GRPS

As an independent nonprofit organization, our primary purpose is to exclusively raise, grow and steward funds and other community resources to support the Grand Rapids Public Schools for the benefit of its students!

City uses systematic approach to improve health and safety downtown

At today’s Public Safety Committee, City administrators outlined the City’s efforts in investing in facilities and services to address housing instability, as well as its approach to enforcement of existing ordinances that address recent comments about health and safety in downtown Grand Rapids and its neighborhoods.

Axis Automation Expands, Creating 50 New Positions

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022

Dozens of high-tech jobs are coming to Walker as automation solutions provider Axis Automation announced plans to expand its facility in the Northridge Industrial District.

Framework for Facilities Master Plan gets unanimous vote

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night on the framework for the district’s Facilities Master Plan.

30th Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

The 30th annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot is one for the record books!

High School Hockey Teams Compete for Coveted Mayor's Cup

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

The 3rd annual City of Walker Mayor's Cup takes place on January 6 and 7, 2023.

Union JROTC Squad is Second in State

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

A trip to the Michigan Regulation Drill Team Championships saw the JROTC team from Union High School return to Grand Rapids with a little heavier load.

Last chance to register for our next session of basketball!

Last chance to register for our next session of basketball! We've got both Pee Wee and Youth Basketball starting on Tuesday, December 13.

City Of Kentwood Offers Tree And String Light Recycling To Residents

The City of Kentwood will offer tree and string light recycling services to residents this holiday season at the Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

Kent County Board of Commissioners Awards ARPA Funding to 30 Projects

The Kent County Board of Commissioners today awarded funding to 30 projects that draw on the $127.6 million Kent County received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Fire Chief John Lehman announces May 1 retirement

Following a distinguished 38-year career in the fire service, Grand Rapids Fire Chief John Shea Lehman is formally announcing his retirement effective May 1.

East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village on Thursday, Dec. 8

Check off your holiday lists by shopping local during the East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village holiday sip and shop 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

Mental Health Allies

It’s no secret that we have seen a surge of mental health challenges resulting from the disruption of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Senior Summit for Class of 2023 Gives Scholars All They Need to Plan for the Future

It was a day off from school.

Statement from Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons