City of Grand Rapids
My furnace adventure, part one
by (crestongr)
Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
By Sharon Zils Please excuse me for borrowing the title of the spaghetti Western classic starring Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach, but when you get to the end of this story, you’ll understand why. My home owner drama began during the record...
Why Grand Rapids is skewing Y
by (rachelcc)
Submitted 12-04-2013 under OPINION
It's hard to deny that Grand Rapids has changed quite a lot in just a short period of time, and, in stark contrast to much of the state, for the better. Despite more than a decade of recession and the collapse of the auto industry, downtown...
Connect to the City of Grand Rapids government through social media
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 11-27-2013 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids has been working to make it easier for citizens who use social media to learn more about their city. Frequent posts bring up a variety of issues over multiple social media websites very quickly. "Sometimes that's...
Why parks matter: The current condition of parks and how the millage will help
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 10-10-2013 under OPINION
The first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. That is what Grand Rapids must currently do in order for the city to continue to grow to its full potential. Presently the City of Grand Rapids owns and operates 73 parks and public...
Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian
by (Holly)
Submitted 06-30-2013 under NEWS
On Monday, July 1st at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens live in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and archived here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection." Each month, you can add your own questions for City...
Dear City Attorney Mish
by (Attorney Jack H...)
Submitted 04-08-2013 under OPINION
Dear City Attorney Mish: You have received a copy of Decriminalize GR (DCGR)’s objections to the City’s Motion for Summary Disposition in its favor in the case of Kent County Prosecuting Attorney vs. City of Grand Rapids. Judge Sullivan will make...
Young people speak up about blight in their neighborhoods
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION
We've all seen crumbling buildings and houses in our neighborhoods. We walk by these decaying relics every day. Abandoned homes and blight affect everything in our communities—it affects property values and investments but, even more than...
Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability
by (Carol Shirey)
Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS
Mayor George Heartwell's 10th State of the City address outlined past successes, current activities and future plans for the second largest city in Michigan. Over 400 people joined the mayor and other dignitaries for breakfast at DeVos Place on...
Mayor answers citizen concerns on Monday night's City Connection
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS
On November 5, Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection." Heartwell answered questions such as how to avoid parking tickets, the...
City, schools join forces to inform local citizens with We Are GR initiative
by (Holly)
Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS
This week, the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) revealed their most recent collaboration, We Are GR. We are GR is a triannual publication, augmented by a website, Facebook page and Twitter account, that aims to provide...