Before the city shuts down its public pools for the summer its hosting one last hoorah—for pooches.
Tag: City of Grand Rapids
DASH Service Rolls Out Extended Hours
As Grand Rapids leaders work to increase public transit use, the city’s Downtown Area Shuttle, or DASH, will launch expanded service that features later hours, weekend rides and more convenient routes. The best part, these rides are free.
New City Manager Makes History with Appointment
Mark Washington, Grand Rapids’ next city manager, is a busy man.
Grand Rapids Leaders Consider Plan to Make City More Bike-able
Safety is a key concern for Grand Rapids residents who are interested in trading in their car – at least some of the time – for a bicycle.
Monroe North Neighborhood Transformation Continues with 3.7-Acre Land Purchase
David Marquardt, City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation director, said the portion of the Grand River running through downtown Grand Rapids is going to look like “nothing anyone anticipates.”
Grand Rapids Enters the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge
As car companies race to perfect the autonomous vehicle of the future, many people are wondering what challenges those driverless cars might present to cities.
Denavvia Mojet: Taking Grand Rapids’ Political Pulse
Political Pulse hit the Grand Rapids airwaves in fall 2016. Denavvia Mojet, the program’s host, said her goal was to “bring critical discourse and education around local politics to the region’s urban listener in a way that was fun, engaging, and honest.”
GR|Mag’s Top Weekend Picks
Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, this weekend is filled with events perfect for you. Maybe enjoying the morning planning out all of your holiday shopping? Or how about a warehouse party dedicated to the leading figure of pop art? Take this weekend to enjoy the cool outdoor fall weather and also all of the businesses lining the city.
Community Invited to Help Plant 120 Trees
You don’t have to have a green thumb to volunteer this month to help plant 120 trees across the city.