City of Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of Grand Rapids
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August 26: Businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49503
There were three Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49503 on August 26, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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August 26: Businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49546
There were four Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49546 on August 26, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge on Feb. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory
There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge on Feb. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge on Feb. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory
There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge on Feb. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
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Two security guard licenses set to lapse in Kent in March
There are two security guard licenses which lapse in Kent in March if not renewed.
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Two professional investigator licenses set to lapse in Kent in March
There are two professional investigator licenses which lapse in Kent in March if not renewed.
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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge in week ending Jan. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory
There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
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One prepaid funeral provider license set to lapse in Kent in March
There is one prepaid funeral provider license which lapses in Kent in March if not renewed.
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Grand Rapids commission adopts five-year parks plan: 'We will continue to benefit and enjoy our great parks for years to come'
The Grand Rapids City Council Commission recently adopted a five-year parks strategic master plan update during last week’s city council meeting.
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Andrew Owings junior tennis player earns 56 playing Boys' 16 doubles in December 2021
Grand Rapids tennis player Andrew Owings won 56 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.
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Kent County ranks 4th in issuing professional licenses in December 2021
There were four professional licenses issued in Kent County in December 2021, a 71.4-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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One carnival/amusement license set to lapse in Kent in March
There is one carnival/amusement license which lapses in Kent in March if not renewed.
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Five professional licenses issued in Kent in January
There were five professional licenses issued in Kent during January, a 25 percent increase over the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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Eric Winstrom named Grand Rapids police chief
City Manager Mark Washington has selected Eric Winstrom, a commander of the Chicago Police Department, to serve as Grand Rapids’ next police chief. Winstrom is expected to begin his work leading the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) on March 7, replacing Police Chief Eric Payne who will retire from the department Mar 4.
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Kent County ranks 4th in issuing professional licenses in November 2021
There were seven professional licenses issued in Kent County in November 2021, a 63.2-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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Grand Rapids tennis player Elliott Murray ranks in Boys' 12 doubles bracket in December 2021
Grand Rapids tennis player Elliott Murray won 30 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.
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Kent County ranks 5th in issuing professional licenses in October 2021
There were four professional licenses issued in Kent County in October 2021, a 78.9-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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Kent County ranks 4th in issuing professional licenses in September 2021
There were 11 professional licenses issued in Kent County in September 2021, a 120-percent increase over the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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How many points did Oliver Caldwell from Grand Rapids win in Boys' 12 doubles USTA competitions by December 2021?
Grand Rapids tennis player Oliver Caldwell won 1,869 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.
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Griffins shut out by visiting Admirals
The Grand Rapids Griffins missed out on a game-tying goal as time was winding down and dropped a 1-0 game to the visiting Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday.