Kent County
Recent News About Kent County
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Kent HOME Consortium
The Kent HOME Consortium, a partnership with Kent County and the City of Wyoming, has received a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Broadband Expansion Efforts In Kent County - We Need Your Help!
Broadband Internet is essential to those who work, reside, and attend school in Kent County.
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Kent County Opens New Parks Department Office
Kent County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Parks Department office, located at 1700 Butterworth St. SW in Grand Rapids.
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Kent County to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Parks Department Office
ent County will unveil its new Kent County Parks administrative office at an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
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National Grief Awareness Day
Today (August 30) is National Grief Awareness Day.
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Michigan sweet corn is in season from July through September
A Michigan summer is not complete without stopping by a roadside stand, farmers market, or visiting the grocery store for fresh Michigan sweet corn.
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National Nonprofit Day
We are inherently blessed with a strong giving spirit and a network of nonprofit organizations in Kent County.
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Kent County Health Department Campaign Aims to Raise Immunization Rates
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is launching a public awareness campaign to address falling vaccination rates in the county.
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Statement From Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker Regarding Injunction Issued in Planned Parenthood of Michigan v Attorney General of the State of Michigan
I have been informed that the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that county prosecutors are not bound by the injunction issued in Planned Parenthood of Michigan v Attorney General of the State of Michigan.
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$5 million to construct a new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Kent County
Over the years, there has been a broad community effort to create a mental health crisis center and a consortium of other services.
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Kent County Branding Initiative
We are excited to be undergoing a rebranding effort to ensure the community knows of all the services offered by the county.
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Kent County Health Department Receives Notification of Probable Monkeypox Case
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that the first probable case of Monkeypox was identified in Kent County.
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Kent County Animal Control
We are aware of social media posts circulating regarding a large snake sighting near Johnson Park and Millennium Park.
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Kent County Health Department Offers Free Testing and Other Activities in Grand Rapids Parks in Recognition of National HIV Testing Day
n honor of National HIV Testing Day, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is partnering with community organizations to offer “Wellness in the Park” at three parks in Grand Rapids.
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Board of Commissioners approved the restructuring of the Kent County Animal Shelter
Last Friday, the Police Chief and the Labor Relations Office recommended that I terminate Christopher Schurr’s employment with the City.
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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The Kent County Board of Commissioners has launched a rigorous community engagement process to allow residents an opportunity to help identify community spending priorities for some of the $127.6 million Kent County received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Statement From Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker Regarding The Patrick Lyoya Case
Over the last week, several concerned community members have raised questions regarding the status of the investigative report and charging decision on the fatal police shooting of Patrick Lyoya.
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13th Annual Reverse Trade Fair on April 29
Join the MPPOA for the 13th Annual Reverse Trade Fair on April 29 at Fredrick Meijer Gardens.
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Water Boil Water Advisory has been lifted
Drinking Water Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Grand Rapids Water System customers