GRPD adds new members to K9 Unit

The Grand Rapids Police Department has announced changes to its K9 Unit.

BBQ grills source of structure fires

The Grand Rapids Fire Department has had a very busy week responding to structure fires within the city that have caused more than $330,000 in damage.

Pedestrian bridge to close on weekends

The City is making some changes as to when people can access the pedestrian bridge that spans the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids.

Update: ‘Armed and Dangerous’ suspect taken into custody

Grand Rapids Police Department is asking the community to help identify the whereabouts of a person of interest in a homicide case. 

Aman Park inducted into ‘Network’

Aman Park was recently recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network for its protections, ecological quality and value to the community as a future old-growth forest.

Moving up in the ranks

The Grand Rapids Fire Department recently announced a change in its executive staff.

Roadworks announcements herald start of construction season

Several major upcoming roadway projects will impact residents and visitors to Grand Rapids and surrounding communities.

Update: Power restored after car-post collision on Eastern Avenue

The City of Grand Rapids and Consumers Energy crews are responding to an accident near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Temple St. in the southeast quadrant of Grand Rapids.

Youth counselors sought for summer day camp

Is your teenager looking for a meaningful work experience this summer? 

It’s all about the trees

The City of East Grand Rapids announced that it has received a "Tree City USA" designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for its care...

City authorizes $9.6 million for community development

The Grand Rapids City Commission met on Tuesday, April  25, and agreed to authorize the distribution of $9,627,788. 

Update: The sky is breaking on $25M community hub

Community stakeholders, local leaders and members of the public are invited to a "sky-breaking" ceremony in Boston Square on Wednesday, April 26.
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Weather service issues red flag warning

A "Red Flag Warning" has been issued in West Michigan due to warm, dry air and gusty winds.

Recreational use of Grand River discouraged due to flooding

The City of Grand Rapids is discouraging the recreational use of the Grand River within its boundaries through at least the end of this week.

Curbside collection of yard waste underway

The City of Grand Rapids has begun its seasonal curbside yard waste collection service.

Grand Rapids ranks high in beauty, affordability

According to Travel + Leisure dot com, Grand Rapids is number two on a list of “10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.”

City buys land to advance ‘Strategic Plan’

The City of Grand Rapids yesterday authorized purchase agreements for land located in the south and north sections of the city. 

Irish on Ionia returns

The street festival “Irish on Ionia" is expected to draw 15,000 revelers to a three-block stretch of Ionia Ave. Saturday, March 18.

EGR swears in new city commissioner

Ryan Burdick was sworn in last week to the East Grand Rapids City Commission, filling the vacant first ward seat.

SXSW vet heads north to helm ArtPrize 2.0

A longstanding, open-to-everyone art competition has rebranded and announced an Executive Director. Catlin Whitington will helm ArtPrize 2.0, bringing a wealth of experience to Grand Rapids.

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