MLK Park Community Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
The MLK Park Community Center has earned LEED Silver certification, demonstrating the City of Grand Rapids’ commitment to building a more sustainable and efficient public facility.
GR Fire Department Earns Third International Accreditation
The Grand Rapids Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, marking its third straight accreditation and extending its status through 2031.
Mayor’s Grove Opens at Riverside Park
Riverside Park has a new place to stop and smell the — well, native flowers.
The Rapid Dedicates Rosalynn Bliss Platform, Honoring Former Mayor
A downtown Grand Rapids bus platform now has a new name — and the location is particularly fitting.
Thought Series Panelists Line Up for Confluence 2026
What ideas are shaping the future of West Michigan—and what happens when the people behind those ideas come together?
Say Hello to River North
There’s a new name on the north side of the river, and judging by the mural, it knows how to make an entrance.
City ditches Lime bikes and scooters. Don’t celebrate yet.
Grand Rapids is trading one fleet of two-wheeled urban chaos for another — but city officials say the new rides will be safer, cheaper and easier to park.
DASH it all, GR seeks input on future of transit
If you’ve ever made a mad dash to catch the bus, Grand Rapids wants to know what you think about where that ride — and other transit investments — should go next.
Drop off the kids, catch the bus
For years, Central Station has been a place where Grand Rapidians catch a bus, transfer routes and head to work, school or wherever else the day takes them.
Got food scraps? Grand Rapids wants them for compost
You know all that organic material left over after a day in the kitchen — carrot peels, apple cores, broccoli stems, coffee grounds...
City to offer clean slate at 5th annual expungement event
The City of Grand Rapids will host its fifth annual Clean Slate GR: Expungement Fair on Aug. 22, at the MLK Community Center.
Grand Rapids lands at 25 on Cities on the Rise list
Scroll to bottom for the complete list, and cue the collective double take.
Rapids restoration enters construction phase
Just as Grand Rapids’ skyline continues to evolve, the river below is beginning a transformation of its own.
Cool pools, closed offices
While City of Grand Rapids non-emergency offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day, the holiday weekend still brings plenty of ways for residents to get outside.
Grand Rapids named Michigan’s best-managed city
Grand Rapids has been named Michigan’s best-managed city and ranks No. 27 nationally in a new study evaluating how effectively municipalities deliver services relative to their budgets.
Small shoes to fill?
Experience Grand Rapids recently announced that President and CEO Doug Small plans to retire following a 45-year career.
Digging into the Grand River Edges Trail
Grand Rapids leaders, state officials and regional partners gathered along the Grand River on June 15 to celebrate a major milestone in the development of the Grand River Edges Trail.
Paddle, splash and dive into summer
Summer has officially arrived along the Grand River, and a great way to celebrate is by hopping into a kayak at Riverside Park.
City seeks proposals for new round of Neighborhood Match Fund projects
The City of Grand Rapids is teaming up with residents once again to spark projects that bring neighbors together, inspire learning and celebrate what makes each community unique.
City Hall opens the floor on GR’s next police chief
Grand Rapids residents will have the opportunity to help shape the future leadership of the Grand Rapids Police Department next month as the city moves into the next phase of its search for a new police chief.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
