Grand Rapids Reporter

Just a reminder, Summer tax bills are coming due August 31.

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: GRPS Football Kick-Off: Crosstown Throwdown Ottawa Hills Vs. Union

Grand Rapids Public Schools is kicking off the high school varsity football season with Ottawa Hills High School taking on Union High School in the “Crosstown Throwdown” on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 6:00 pm

GRAND RAPIDS CHAMBER: Next Business After Hours

Open to the Public - Next Business After Hours - September 25th 2019 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Sign up to receive real-time public safety messages from the GRPD

The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) has launched a community notification system to alert residents in real time of localized emergency situations and relevant advisories.

EAST GRAND RAPIDS,MI: Celebrate East Grand Rapids Going Organic

East Grand Rapids, MI is transitioning two parks' lawn care to organic turf maintenance!

CITY OF GRANDVILLE: Rosie the Riveter Rose Garden Dedication

Are you a Rosie the Riveter or a descendant of one? Don't know who Rosie was?

GRAND RAPIDS CHAMBER: 30th Annual Athena Awards Celebration

Athena Grand Rapids exists to support, develop and honor women leaders.

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Southwest Community Campus Middle High School Topping Out Ceremony

On Thursday, August 22, Grand Rapids Public Schools will celebrate the final piece of structural steel being installed on the expansion of Southwest Community Campus (SWCC). Current 8th grade students at SWCC, who will be the first graduating class of 2024, will have the opportunity to sign the beam to commemorate the occasion.

CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: East Grand Rapids to Hold 36th Annual Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon

The City of East Grand Rapids will hold the 36th annual Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon on Sept. 7 and welcomes anyone looking to test their strength in swimming, biking and running.

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Census Workers Begin Canvassing Neighborhoods In Advance of 2020 Count

The U.S. Census Bureau soon will begin its first major field effort in Grand Rapids in advance of the 2020 census. Census officials recently announced that address canvassing would begin later this month.

US Rep. Huizenga Votes Against Federal Min Wage Hike

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted against legislation to raise the federal minimum wage that the Congressional Budget Office said could eliminate as many as 3,700,000 jobs.

Weatherall Neal Salary Ranks 4th Among Michigan Schools Superintendents

Life at the top of the K-12 education pay scale can be quite rewarding for Michigan’s public school superintendents.

River Rouge Not A Large School District, But Superintendent Paid $258k

Derrick Coleman, the superintendent of the River Rouge School District, is one of Michigan’s highest paid superintendents, even though his district is not considered to be a large one. River Rouge has 2,257 enrolled students.

Michael Lunn, Grand Rapids Director of Utilities, Earned Nearly $231K in ’19

A Grand Rapids city official who was on administrative leave and appears to have only worked for part of the year was recently paid $230,593.

U.S. Senator Gary Peters Stops in Grand Rapids on His Annual Michigan Motorcycle Tour

U.S. Senator Gary Peters made a stop in Grand Rapids on Aug. 9, 2019, as part of his annual motorcycle ride across the state.

Resolution Approving City Commission's Appointment of Charlotte Byndas to the Civil Service Board

A resolution has been prepared to approve the City Commission's appointment of Charlotte Byndas to the Civil Service Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending May 4, 2020.

Permanent Parks Tax? Grand Rapids Ballot Will Ask Voters to Decide Nov. 5

If approved by the voters, this City Charter amendment would permanently create a 1.25 dedicated millage, to be allocated to and used for parks, pools, and playgrounds.

City Offers Third Annual Free Dog Swim at Richmond Park Pool