City of East Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of East Grand Rapids
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County from across the country?
Kent County saw 4,855 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County?
Kent County saw 13,910 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Kent County from the same state?
Kent County saw 9,031 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Take the Phase 3 survey to provide your thoughts
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council and its partners are seeking feedback on ways to improve access to Gerald R. Ford International Airport as well as the surrounding local road and freeway systems.
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Sgt. Brian Davis Retirement
Join us in wishing Sgt. Brian Davis all the best in retirement after serving our community for 28 years.
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City is accepting applications for the open First Ward city commissioner position
Interested in serving on the East Grand Rapids City Commission?
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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.
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City's Street/Sidewalk Salting and Plowing Operations
With more snow on the way, learn about the City's street/sidewalk salting and plowing operations, priority road routes and how you can help make snowplowing easier for the crews: https://bit.ly/3Gn2jcu.
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How many people in Kent County received housing vouchers in 2021?
There were 15,421 people who used housing choice vouchers in Kent County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.
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How many Kent County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?
In Kent County public housing 60% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.
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How many people in Kent County live in public housing in 2021?
There were 684 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Kent County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.
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Tree Planting Program
As part of the City’s tree planting program, residents can share the cost of a new tree to be planted in the outlawn of their yard – the area between the sidewalk and the street.
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One postsecondary school license issued in Kent in week ending Sept. 10
One postsecondary school license was issued in Kent County during the week ending Sept. 10.
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Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11
Join Mayor Favale and the E-GReen Sustainability Initiative in this year’s Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
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Public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31
The City invites you to the final public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
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Five carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent County during Q2
Five carnival/amusement licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during the second quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.
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Median age of Kent County residents is 35
Kent County residents have a median age of 35-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.
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Did the population of Kent County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?
Kent County had the fourth largest population in Michigan in 2021.
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Parks millage update
Parks millage update: City staff are working closely with our architectural design partner M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc.
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Share your thoughts on the final design proposals
Share your thoughts on the final design proposals for elementary school playgrounds.