Grand Rapids
Community updates: Thursday, May 20
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-20-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders approve 2022 budget Grand Rapids city commissioners approved a $546 million city budget for 2021-2022 on Thursday, maintaining current service levels and aiding in economic recovery. Presented by the City of Grand Rapids as a...
What's at the Market: Saturday, May 15, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 05-14-2021 under NONPROFITS
With the weather getting warmer and warmer, there is truly no better place to be than at the Farmers Market. Stop by and grab everything you need for the perfect afternoon picnic or to grow your own at-home garden! The Market stalls are filled with...
Community updates: Thursday, May 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-13-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids receives $75K grant for local Indigenous art along Grand River The City of Grand Rapids has been awarded a $75,000 Our Town grant to bring permanent art and historical markers of original Indigenous people to the city’s...
Grand Rapids Grows Green
by (mi-ggr-angela)
Submitted 05-13-2021 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids residents can enjoy a safer and cleaner Grand River this year thanks to efforts by the City, Sierra Club Grand Rapids and other local organizations to curb nearby pollution. Starting this spring, Grand Rapids will eliminate the...
What's at the Market: Saturday, May 8, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 05-07-2021 under NONPROFITS
Now is the time to come get your hanging flower baskets, potted herbs, and vegetable plants! You can also shop from products such as ramps, rhubarb, and a large selection of fresh greens. Be sure to keep your eyes open for returning vendors,...
The Diatribe launches anti-racist art project to shift narrative of southeast, southwest Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-07-2021 under NEWS
“If you had art that reclaimed your neighborhood, what would that look like?” This question will be asked of young residents from Grand Rapids’ southeast and southwest sides, as part of a new anti-racist project bringing large-...
City Connection: Mayor Bliss to be joined by Jordoun Eatman, Lead Neighborhood Connector for the City of Grand Rapids, to discuss the upcoming Neighborhood Summit
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-03-2021 under NEWS
Join us today, Monday, May 3, 2021 at 4 p.m. on LiveWire, Comcast Cable 24, for tonight's episode of City Connection. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is joined in the GRTV studio by new Jourdan Eatman, Lead Neighborhood Connector for the City of Grand Rapids...
What's at the Market: Saturday, May 1, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 04-30-2021 under NONPROFITS
We are eager to begin our 99th Main Season Market with you all this Saturday! The beginning of this season is always an exciting time as more vendors and larger varieties of in-season produce start to pop-up at the Market. Now is the time to come...
Community updates: Thursday, April 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-29-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids releases proposed 2022 budget plan The City of Grand Rapids released its proposed budget plan for the 2022 fiscal year on Tuesday, relying on federal aid to help offset city revenue lost because of the pandemic. The plan...
Community updates: Friday, April 23
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-23-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids park improvements continue through millage investments, leveraged funding Progress on city park improvements throughout Grand Rapids marches on, with 26 parks currently under construction or slated to be in the near future, the city...