City of Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of Grand Rapids
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Kids and families invited to Oct. 25 celebration at Children’s Museum
A collective of out-of-school-time providers will host the inaugural Lights On Afterschool Pre-Bash 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 21
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Leaves are falling; Please keep them away from storm drains
As leaves begin to fall this season, the City of Grand Rapids is reminding residents to be aware of catch basins, more commonly known as storm drains, when removing leaves from their yards.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Oct. 21?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kent County in week ending Oct. 21?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City, community team to bring the Grand Rapids Santa Claus Parade back
Santa Clause IS coming to town, after all! The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Claus Parade will return Saturday, Nov. 18 after volunteers stepped up to continue the cherished holiday tradition down the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids invests $100,000 in New Community Transformation Fund
New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting businesses owned by people of color in West Michigan, announces it has received a $100,000 investment from the City of Grand Rapids. NCTF has raised $11.85m since its inception in 2020.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Oct. 7
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
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$6.1 million in MEDC funding to aid five housing developments in GR
Five housing developments – featuring affordable rental and owner-occupied units – across the city of Grand Rapids will benefit from more than $6.1 million awarded through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s second round of the Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0).
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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 7
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Oct. 7?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 7
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City to release RFI/RFQ for Solar on Butterworth Landfill
The City of Grand Rapids’ vision and work to generate solar power from the Butterworth Landfill site has persisted for over a decade and now has new momentum.
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City earns 42nd consecutive excellence in financial reporting award
The City of Grand Rapids has achieved the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) “Excellence in Financial Reporting Award” for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
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GR economic development director accepts role back in his home state
Jeremiah Gracia, economic development director for the City of Grand Rapids, has announced that he will leave his post October 4 to return to Dublin, Ohio to serve as its director of economic development.
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Most City offices closed on Labor Day, but splash pads remain open
City of Grand Rapids non-emergency offices and departments, the Butterworth yard waste drop-off site, and all Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) locations are closed Monday, Sept. 4* for the Labor Day holiday. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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City responding to overnight storm
Residents, businesses can help assess property damage.
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OEM seeks volunteers to serve on City’s first CERT team
The City of Grand Rapids Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is looking for community members interested in serving on its first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
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Kent County ranks fourth in professional licenses issued during Q2 of 2023
There were 717 professional licenses issued in the second quarter of 2023 in Kent County, ranking it fourth among counties in Michigan, making a 42.8% increase over the previous quarter.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Aug. 5?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.