City of Grand Rapids
Community updates: Thursday, August 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-13-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports decline in county’s new COVID-19 cases, urges face covering use for younger students Kent County's rate of new COVID-19 cases has declined since last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD)...
Community updates: Tuesday, August 11
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-11-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department releases draft strategic plan to improve policing Grand Rapids Police Department's (GRPD) Chief Eric Payne released a draft of the department's three-year strategic plan on Friday, which aims to improve police-...
Community updates: Thursday, August 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-06-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports continued flattening of Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has remained flat over the last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on...
City Connection returns with special guest Brand Davis, director of city's Office of Oversight and Public Accountability
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-03-2020 under NEWS
In the first mid-pandemic episode of City Connection, the long running community conversation television show hosted by the mayors of Grand Rapids, returns to GRTV and online streaming. This month Mayor Bliss and co-host Linda Gellasch of Community...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-29-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer limits indoor gatherings to 10 people, closes indoor bar service across Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued executive orders on Wednesday limiting Michigan's indoor gatherings to 10 people and closing indoor bar service across all...
Community updates: Monday, July 27
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Schools starting school year online-only for first nine weeks Grand Rapids Public Schools’ (GRPS) Superintendent, Leadriane Roby, announced on Monday that the school district plans to start the 2020-21 school year online-...
Community updates: Friday, July 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-24-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids hospitals, agencies open free clinic to serve people experiencing homelessness Six local organizations have joined together to provide free medical services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Grand Rapids area. Called the...
Community updates: Wednesday, July 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-22-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports slight decline in Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has decreased slightly over the last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on Wednesday...
Community updates: Monday, July 20
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-20-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders propose expanded mental health partnerships with police The City of Grand Rapids intends to expand partnerships between mental health professionals and the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), it announced Monday. Within the...
Community updates: Saturday, July 11
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-11-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer expands face covering requirement in Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday requiring Michiganders to wear face coverings in public indoor or crowded outdoor spaces – or receive up to a $500 fine. The...