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Offices closed Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The offices will resume their normal operations on Tuesday, January 16th.According to the City of Grand Rapids, the closure of the offices will not affect the curbside collection schedule. Refuse and recycling services will proceed as usual on Monday, January 15th, with no delay in collection for the week.While the City offices will be closed, all Grand Rapids Public Library locations will remain open during their normal business hours. This...
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City gears up for Presidential Primary
Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and his team of election professionals are gearing up for the upcoming Presidential Primary.
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City Development Center focused on improving customer satisfaction
The City Development Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is taking steps to enhance customer satisfaction based on the results of a recent survey. Planning Director Kristin Turkelson presented the findings at a City Commission Economic Development Project Team meeting. The survey, which was sent to over 3,000 Development Center customers, received feedback from 497 participants.According to the survey results, customers expressed general satisfaction with the level of customer service provided by the Development Center. Turkelson highlighted the positive feedback received...
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City sets January 11 Division Ave. infrastructure project meeting
In advance of four major downtown street reconstruction projects, the public is invited to a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11.
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Grand Rapids residents have options for Christmas tree disposal
Grand Rapids residents have two options for the disposal of live-cut Christmas trees after the holidays.
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City gears up for Presidential Primary
Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and his team of election professionals are preparing for the upcoming Presidential Primary in the city. Hondorp is urging voters to be informed about the specifics of the election and to "know before you go"."The Presidential Primary Election is different than other elections," Hondorp explained. "Voters must choose a Democratic or Republican ballot – or if they live in the Kentwood Public Schools District, they may select a non-partisan ballot. The ballot selection does not register the voter to any party."To accommodate voters,...
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City sets January 11 Division Ave. infrastructure project meeting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The city of Grand Rapids has announced a virtual meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, to provide information about the upcoming Division Avenue infrastructure project. The project, which includes primary power and telecommunication improvements, is set to begin this spring.Residents and visitors are invited to participate in the meeting to learn more about the impact of the project on the community. According to the city's announcement, the meeting will provide an opportunity for those who live, work, play, and travel on Division Avenue to...
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kent County in week ending Dec. 30 2023?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Grand Rapids residents have options for Christmas tree disposal
Grand Rapids residents have two options for the disposal of live-cut Christmas trees after the holidays. The City of Grand Rapids offers a Christmas tree collection program that includes free drop-off disposal and fee-based curbside pickup. This initiative aims to provide environmentally friendly options for tree disposal, with trees being recycled through chipping and composting.For those who prefer the convenience of drop-off disposal, the City has designated several free drop-off sites available until January 31. According to the City's website, residents can drop off...
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Cheapest e85 gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Dec. 30 2023
The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 30 2023
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Kent County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Dec. 23 2023
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending Dec. 23 2023
The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City holiday office closings; refuse and recycling schedules delayed
Most City of Grand Rapids offices are closed Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.
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Grand Rapids out-of-school time organizations secure State funding
The State of Michigan’s Department of Education has awarded funding to 11 out-of-school time (OST) programs in Grand Rapids, impacting the lives of children and youth in the community for years to come.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City invests in neighborhoods, opens next round of match fund entries
The City is once again partnering with community members on projects that bring neighbors together to learn, build relationships and celebrate our community.
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Grand Rapids out-of-school time organizations secure State funding
The State of Michigan's Department of Education has awarded funding to 11 out-of-school time (OST) programs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This funding, totaling $50 million, will have a significant impact on the lives of children and youth in the community.The Michigan Department of Education, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP), organized information sessions across the state to increase awareness of the MI OST Grant opportunity. The Grand Rapids Expanded...