Firefighter of the Year recognized
The Grand Rapids Fire Department celebrated the achievements of its members recently during the Annual Awards and Promotional Ceremony and Firefighter of the Year Banquet.
City seeks new projects for Neighborhood Match Fund initiative
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Poppin’ off with Grand Rapids Symphony
Oh come, all ye faithful fans of the Grand Rapids Symphony—and deck the halls along the way, because Hallelujah, Santa Claus is coming to town.
City offices closed on Veterans Day
Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day.
City invites residents to Commission Night Out
The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to attend the next Commission Night Out event on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at GRPS University.
Seasonal parking restrictions start Saturday
Seasonal parking rules return Saturday, Nov. 1, on many Grand Rapids neighborhood streets.
Trade Route Remembered
The Eastown neighborhood has formally recognized a historic footpath used by the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.
City awards $122K for community initiatives
The City of Grand Rapids has awarded nearly $122,000 to support 32 community projects organized by local residents as part of its Neighborhood Match Fund program.
Oxford Trail’s $9M lesson in equity
City and community leaders gathered Tuesday, Oct. 1 to break ground on the $9 million Oxford Trail improvement project.
Grand Rapids unveils Kendall Street Fire Station
City officials, state legislators, and community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Grand Rapids’ newest fire station.
New Houseman Field playground brings community vision to life
More than 80 volunteers gathered near Houseman Field this week to help bring a long-awaited neighborhood dream to life.
What’s open & closed in GR Labor Day Weekend
As Grand Rapidians gear up to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, the City of Grand Rapids has announced closures.
From handshakes to safer streets
Grand Rapids will celebrate National Night Out 2025 on August 5 with neighborhood events focused on safety and community.
Don’t stop believin’ in Picnic Pops
If you missed the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Patriotic Pops concert, don’t worry—there’s still time to experience the magic of Family Fare Picnic Pops.
Trash talk, free dinner, real impact
Residents in the Third Ward will have a chance to talk trash—literally—when the City of Grand Rapids hosts its second Commission Night Out of 2025 on Tuesday, July 29.
City issues safety tips after fireworks spark fire in SW neighborhood
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of fireworks on the Fourth of July, but city officials are reminding residents that with the spectacle comes serious responsibility.
Hot days, cool tunes: Relax at Rosa rolls on
The heat’s not letting up—but neither is the music.
GR joins A2 at top of state’s sustainability rankings
Grand Rapids gets to put another feather in its green cap.
City continues streak as one of the nation’s best-run
Grand Rapids is proving—year after year—that smart leadership and community-minded governance can truly make a difference.
Paint the future of your neighborhood
Residents of Grand Rapids have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to life and strengthen their neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Match Fund.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
