Quantcast

Grand Rapids Reporter

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

News from 2022

GRPS Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education voted to renew Dr. Leadriane Roby’s contract for an additional three years Superintendent Roby joined the district in 2020.

SAFE Task Force hosts gun buyback September 17

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

SAFE Task Force hosts gun buyback September 17.

Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2022

Join Mayor Favale and the E-GReen Sustainability Initiative in this year’s Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.

Medium stock market 19 edited

Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) sees value fall 11.5% in week ending Sept. 3

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 4, 2022

Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Sept. 2.

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 3, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium bridge

Whitmer on $50 million grant for road infrastructure: ‘Will bring federal taxpayer dollars back to Michigan’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 2, 2022

Michigan’s road infrastructure recently got a boost in the form of a $50 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.

Press release submission

By Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 10 | Sep 2, 2022

We still have spots left in our Pickleball Tournament happening on Saturday, September 10 at Old Farm Park!

Medium stock market 6 edited

Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) sees value fall 21.6% in August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 1, 2022

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Aug. 29.

Community Invited To City Of Kentwood's The Vibe Fundraiser For Adaptive Recreation Programs

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

Community members are invited to The Vibe, an annual celebration and fundraiser to enhance the City of Kentwood’s adaptive recreation programs, on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Medium adobestock 89829810

Michigan collects $3 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 1, 2022

Michigan collected $3 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2021.

Most City offices closed Monday, but splash pads remain open Labor Day

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

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. 5* for the Labor Day holiday.

3,000+ Attend 1st Annual GRPS Alumni Classic Football Game

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

The first annual Alumni Classic home opener football game drew more than 3,000 people to Houseman Field Saturday to celebrate the start of a new school year.

Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Come run with us! Registration is open!

Medium pexels element digital 1550337

Bipartisan majority of Michiganders oppose Promote the Vote’s ballot initiative

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

As the November election approaches, election integrity advocates are sounding the alarm as organizers behind a ballot initiative are mounting a push. A local activist says the Promote the Vote ballot initiative will weaken Michigan election law, which is opposed by a supermajority of Michiganders from across the political spectrum.

National Grief Awareness Day

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Today (August 30) is National Grief Awareness Day.

Mental health care is often overlooked by employers

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Mental health care is often overlooked by employers.

Medium welder1600

Ananich on $2.8 million workforce investment: 'If you've been waiting for the right moment to advance your career, there has never been a better time than right now'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 29, 2022

Michigan hopes that a $2.8 million grant to the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) will continue to develop a diverse workforce and keep the economy churning.

Medium stock market 22 edited

Value of Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) rose 0.3% in week ending Aug. 27

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 28, 2022

La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Aug. 26.

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Michigan sweet corn is in season from July through September

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

A Michigan summer is not complete without stopping by a roadside stand, farmers market, or visiting the grocery store for fresh Michigan sweet corn.