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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Thanks to all who submitted ideas!

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

Thanks to all who submitted ideas!

Along Came Mary—Child Advocate Raises Children and Consciousness in GR

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

When Mary Hefferan was a teenager her father, Thomas, moved the family from its home in Eastmanville to a house on Fountain Street in Grand Rapids.

2022 Fall Clean Up Dates!!

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

Dumpsters will be available at the Algoma Township Hall, 10531 Algoma Ave., Rockford, MI

Public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The City invites you to the final public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

9 p.m. Routine

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

To help remind residents to lock all doors — vehicle, house and garage — and prevent theft, we’re encouraging you to take part in the #9PMRoutine initiative

Congratulations to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services!

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Last week we joined their team to celebrate the opening of their new space on 68th Street.

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Kilpatrick on Grand Rapids housing crisis: The city 'prioritize[s] affordability alongside market-rate housing'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2022

Leaders from the city of Grand Rapids are joining forces with state officials, community leaders, and developers to provide relief from the ongoing housing crisis.