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You might receive a postcard from the City asking if you like living in Grand Rapids — Here's why.

Submitted 02-01-2024 under NEWS

Grand Rapids is conducting a National Community Survey for feedback on city services and quality of life. Randomly selected residents will be invited to participate via postcards soon, and the survey will be publicly available by March 7.

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Rep. Rachel Hood announces decision not to seek reelection beyond 2024

Submitted 01-29-2024 under NEWS

State Rep. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) announced Monday she won't seek re-election in 2024, telling constituents "it's time to prioritize my family."

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Want to get involved with The Rapidian Reporter Program? Here's how.

Submitted 01-29-2024 under NEWS

The Rapidian introduces an upgraded Rapidian Reporter Program, enhancing collaboration in citizen reporting.

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Grand Valley presents screenings of inspiring athlete documentary "Team Dream" with cast in attendance

Submitted 01-17-2024 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University hosts screenings of Queen Latifah produced short documentary "Team Dream" (2022) with a star athlete and coach from the film present.

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City Street Named in Honor of Late NBA Journalist, Grand Rapids Native Sekou Smith

Submitted 12-12-2023 under NEWS

Sekou Smith's legacy is honored by the city of Grand Rapids in recent move by the City Commission. Smith and his career have been commemorated by a growing number of institutions since his passing in 2021.

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Grand Rapids Board of Education recommends closures, sets input sessions

Submitted 12-04-2023 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education recommended 10 schools to close and be repurposed, pending community input sessions.

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Federal government awards millions to Kent County, Grand Rapids for lead hazard removal

Submitted 11-03-2023 under NEWS

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded over $9 million to Kent County and Grand Rapids to tackle lead hazards in homes built before 1978. The funding aims to address the high levels of lead found in children's blood in the region.

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City Connection: Kyle Van Strien, Chairperson of the City Planning Commission to Join Rapidian Program Manager in the GRTV Studio

Submitted 10-31-2023 under NEWS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4:00pm on Monday, Nov. 6

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Community Updates: Friday, October 20

Submitted 10-20-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians encouraged to be conscious of fallen leaves, blocked storm drains; upcoming public meetings in the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, October 13

Submitted 10-13-2023 under NEWS

New Community Transformation Fund receives $100,000 from the City of Grand Rapids; upcoming public meetings in the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County; and more

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