ity administrators and housing advocates recently provided an update to the City Commission’s Public Safety Committee (PSC) on their increased efforts to address health and safety issues in downtown Grand Rapids and its neighborhoods. At the February 7 meeting, housing advocates also provided a briefing about breadth of community resources that are dedicated to the unhoused and how each works collaboratively to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.
Families can learn about the water they drink and potential careers through hands-on activities during two upcoming ‘Water Pool-ooza' events February 25 and March 11.
These lovebirds met in 9th grade English class at Ottawa Hills High School (Class of '98) when Natalie called out the "deep baritone voice" singing Boys to Men in the back of the room.
Did you know that many people right here in Kent County struggle to pay their heating bills and that Kent County Community Action has programs to help?
The City of Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc are partnering to host the eighth annual Freeze Fest doubles disc golf tournament and food drive on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, in conjunction with the Grand Rapids City Commission, the city’s Planning Commission, Planning Department and the Community Master Plan Steering Committee, today announced a series of launch parties to give residents a voice in helping shape the future of Grand Rapids for decades to come.
They wore suits, ties, and dresses instead of helmets or gym shorts, yet according to at least one local paper debate was once the next big thing in high school sports...yes, sports.
The City of Grand Rapids has achieved the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for its FY2023 Fiscal Plan.