City: Permits required for backyard fires
With spring in full swing and warmer evenings inviting residents outdoors, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is reminding homeowners and renters that a permit is required for any wood-burning recreational fire on private property.
City promotes storm readiness with Rise
As spring storm season approaches, and in the wake of last week’s tornadoes in southern Michigan, the city is encourage residents to prepare.
Grand Rapids residents turn ideas into action
Through its Neighborhood Match Fund, the City of Grand Rapids has awarded $40,000 to support 14 resident-led projects.
City launches community survey to help shape services
The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to share their opinions in a new community survey designed to help guide future city services and planning decisions.
Click, pay, explore: Grand Rapids’ website gets a makeover
City Hall in Grand Rapids is making it simpler than ever for residents, businesses, and visitors to access city services online.
Pop-powered ‘& Juliet’ takes the stage in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids audiences are about to meet a very different Juliet.
City extends tax help with evening and Saturday hours
Grand Rapids residents who need help filing their city income tax returns can now take advantage of evening and weekend hours at the city’s Income Tax Office,
A little friendly neighborhood competition
A new ranking measures the nicest neighborhood in GR, but the top pick comes with a catch
$14.56 million awarded for next phase of rapids restoration
For nearly 20 years, restoring the Grand River rapids has been a vision shaped by community effort and careful planning.
GRFD seeks new hires to fight fires
As spring approaches, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is extending an invitation to the community: step forward, serve and consider a career in fire service.
Spring weather arrives, sidewalk enforcement resumes
The sun is shining, the ice is melting, and your bat, ball, or racquet might be calling—but before you grab it, you might want to grab a shovel or pickaxe.
City manager appoints interim police chief
The Grand Rapids Police Department will soon have a new face at the top.
City celebrates long-awaited opening of MLK Park community center
After years of community visioning, one snowy winter, and the long goodbye to a beloved park building, Martin Luther King Park is ready for its next chapter.
GRPD lights torch for Special Olympics Michigan
Grand Rapids is now officially in the race to support Special Olympics Michigan.
City offices closed on MLK Day
Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. City offices will resume normal operations Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Slightly bent but brilliant
Broadway Grand Rapids kicks off 2026 with Kimberly Akimbo, a five-time Tony Award–winning musical.
Hitting all the right notes
Jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen returns to St. Cecilia Music Center on Feb. 26, bringing his signature blend of virtuosity and warmth.
City office closings; refuse and recycling schedules delayed during holidays
Most City of Grand Rapids offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.
Emergency preparedness takes center ice at Griffins game
The Grand Rapids Griffins and city emergency officials are kicking off the new year with a focus on safety and readiness.
Grand Rapids’ new Public Service Center opens doors
A crowd of city officials, community members and media gathered as Grand Rapids officially cut the ribbon on its expansive new Public Service Center.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
