City of Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of Grand Rapids
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Survey: City maintains high quality of life despite recent challenges
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.
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Three carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent in week ending July 2
Three carnival/amusement licenses were issued in Kent County during the week ending July 2.
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No new teachers in Grand Rapids in June sign pledge to teach Critical Race Theory
There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
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Value of Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) fell 38.8% in week ending July 9
Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on July 8.
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Grand Rapids' director of Economic Development: 'HOLO Footwear's headquarters is a great addition to the city'
Grand Rapids will soon be home to a manufacturer of sustainable outdoor footwear that has decided to relocate operations to the city.
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Three carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent County during June
There were three carnival/amusement licenses issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during June, a 200 percent increase over the previous month.
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Eight unarmed combat commission licenses set to lapse in Kent in August
There are eight unarmed combat commission licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.
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Neighborhood Summit hosts a Marketplace Park Party July 16
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.
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Five transportation company licenses set to lapse in Kent in August
There are five transportation company licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.
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One security guard license set to lapse in Kent in August
There is one security guard license which lapses in Kent in August if not renewed.
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Two professional investigator licenses set to lapse in Kent in August
There are two professional investigator licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.
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Grand Rapids company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) working in Household Goods and Home Construction sees value fall 18.7% in June
Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on June 29.
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Stay hydrated during a hot Kent County summer
Gift giving can be difficult, so Grand Rapids Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.
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Know the rules and practice caution when lighting fireworks
A growing number of residents light consumer grade fireworks as part of their annual holiday celebrations.
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Find select paint brands on sale at local participating Kent County Ace stores during national promotion starting June 29
Find deals on Clark+Kensington and Royal paint at local participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores from June 29 to July 11.
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GRow1000 Academy provides long-term employment for young adults
A new spin-off of the City’s GRow1000 program called the GRow1000 Academy is providing long-term employment for young adults in the community.
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How high did Grand Rapids junior tennis player Elliott Murray rank in Boys’ 14 singles bracket by week ending June 4?
Grand Rapids tennis player Elliott Murray won 31 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending June 4.
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Peter Meijer and Biden Own the Inflation Explosion
Out of control inflation causes misery for the citizens of West Michigan as the economy of America crashes into the ditch thanks to the disastrous policies of Joe Biden and his dependable ally on Capitol Hill, Congressman Peter Meijer.
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Participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores hosting June 25 sale and BBQ party to get you ready for the Fourth of July
Participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores are offering free delivery and assembly on all grills $399 and up, as part of the celebration.
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Sale at participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores starting June 29 will help you throw amazing Fourth of July party
Fourth of July sale starting June 29 to get you stocked up in time for the holiday.