U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – City Manager Mark Washington has announced the appointment of two new directors to the city's administrative team following an extensive nationwide search. Sarah Latta Rainero, a 16-year veteran at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will take up the vacant economic development director position. Jessica Smith, a 15-year transportation professional from Anchorage, Alaska, will fill the vacant Mobile GR director position.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids is thrilled to announce Water Pool-ooza on the Grand, a FREE community event aimed at engaging families and students in water conservation efforts while providing a day of fun-filled activities and education. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Riverside Park (Guild Street Entrance), located at 2001 Monroe Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Water Pool-ooza on the Grand is open to students (ages 6+) and families, offering a variety of interactive experiences to explore and enjoy.Attendees can look forward to:...
The average coaching salary at Calvin University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Kent County, was $43,154, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
GRAND RAPIDS — After more than a year of research and gathering community input, the City of Grand Rapids is inviting the public to review the draft Community Master Plan (CMP) during a series of workshops that will take place from May 7 to May 9.“This plan belongs to the community and the residents who voiced their opinions about what this city should look like as it grows and develops for future generations,” said Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.City Manager Mark Washington praised the city’s Planning Commission, Planning Department, and the Community Master Plan...