Grand Rapids
Impacted by last summer's severe weather? You may be eligible for financial assistance
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 03-26-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians impacted by last summer's severe weather may be eligible for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Individual Assistance Program. Allison Farole, the City of Grand Rapids's...City, SpartanNash to give out water to residents under Boil Water Advisory
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 03-18-2024 under NEWS
SpartanNash and the City of Grand Rapids will distribute cases of bottled water Monday evening to assist those affected by the ongoing Boil Water Advisory following Sunday’s water main break. On Monday, March 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.,...Boil water advisory issued for Northeast Grand Rapids after water main break
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 03-17-2024 under NEWS
Around 20,000 residents on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids are being urged to boil their water following a significant water main break that has impacted multiple water pumping pressure districts. "As a precaution, Grand Rapids Water...3 finalists vying for vacant Third Ward seat advance through second-round interviews
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 03-06-2024 under NEWS
At the March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Grand Rapids City Commission conducted a second round of interviews with the three finalists running to fill the vacant Third Ward seat. Marshall Kilgore, the director of engagement for the West...Grand Rapids protesters show up in the hundreds to join global "Day of Action for Palestine" protest
by (JacobDeWeerd)
Submitted 03-04-2024 under NEWS
Hundreds of people gathered in Grand Rapids Saturday to join the millions of people worldwide protesting the war in Gaza and Palestinian suffering for the global “Day of Action for Palestine.” As the crowd of over 250 people filled...Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments advances 3 finalists to fill vacant Third Ward seat
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 02-21-2024 under NEWS
An audio version of this story is available here. Nearly two months after former Third Ward Commissioner Nathaniel Moody formally resigned from the Grand Rapids City Commission, the Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments has recommended three...You might receive a postcard from the City asking if you like living in Grand Rapids — Here's why.
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 02-01-2024 under NEWS
As part of its ongoing strategic planning efforts to improve services, the City of Grand Rapids is conducting a National Community Survey (NCS) to evaluate benchmark metrics obtained from the first 2022 NCS survey and to steer decisions in Fiscal...Rep. Rachel Hood announces decision not to seek reelection beyond 2024
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 01-29-2024 under NEWS
State Rep. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) announced Monday she will not seek reelection in the state House in 2024. "Over the last several years, I worked tirelessly to represent Greater Grand Rapids, raise my family and care for my parents...Grand Rapids Board of Education recommends closures, sets input sessions
by (School News Network)
Submitted 12-04-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids — After two years of planning to restructure facilities, the Board of Education last month announced its recommendations for 10 building closures over the next five years. The “Reimagine GRPS with Us!”...GRCC Men's Basketball Looks to Bounce Back After 3-3 Start
by (millsjustin2)
Submitted 11-15-2023 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball team, led by second-year head coach Joe Fox, is back on the courts this season with a 3-3 start. With challenging games ahead in the coming weeks, the team aims to capitalize on the...