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Arsonist Sentenced To 5 Years + 1 Stabbed, 2 In Police Custody

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Vaccinated Couple Die Of COVID + Gun Shots Reported At Local Park

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Grand Rapids Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Grand Rapids Area

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Grand Rapids area soon.

Grand Rapids Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Grand Rapids area.

Blood Donors Needed In Grand Rapids Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Grand Rapids Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Blood Donors Needed In Grand Rapids Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Grand Rapids Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

Grand Rapids Plans $26 Million In Street And Sidewalk Improvements

As Grand Rapids begins its eighth season of ramped-up road construction, the community can again expect to see improvements to streets.

Residents Connect, Engage At Next Week's GR Neighborhood Summit

The very popular Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit returns in a new format next week to optimize access in neighborhoods.

Grand Rapids Offices Closed In Observance Of Memorial Day

Most Grand Rapids City offices – including the Grand Rapids Public Library – will be closed Monday.

Grand Rapids Urges Safe Travel For The Summer Season

The City of Grand Rapids is reminding everyone about the importance of safe habits when traveling this summer.

Grand Rapids Celebrates Memorial Day With City-Wide Light Event

Grand Rapids will celebrate Memorial Day with a weekend-long Light Grand Rapids event.

Grand Rapids Announces Sixth Annual Summer Of Free Outdoor Fitness

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will host its sixth summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces.

Grand Rapids Invests In Neighborhoods, Opens Next Round Of NMF Entries

Grand Rapids is accepting proposals for the Neighborhood Match Fund starting June 1.

Commission Adopts FY2022 Fiscal Plan, Continuing Strategic Priorities

The Grand Rapids City Commission approved a FY2022 $546 million spending plan.

Grand Rapids Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Grand Rapids Asks For Public Input On Parks Through Photos

The City of Grand Rapids is requesting public input through social media to help shape the future of the city park system.

Grand Rapids Earns Our Town Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

The City of Grand Rapids has been awarded a $75,000 Our Town grant.

Sustainability, Housing And Homelessness Achievements And Plans Shared

The City Commission recently received updates on the City’s sustainability, housing and homeless efforts.

Continuing Essential Services Drives FY2022 Preliminary Fiscal Plan

City Manager Mark Washington presented the first of several planned presentations to the City Commission.

Spectrum Health Pledges Financial Support To Bring Cure Violence To GR

Spectrum Health System is backing the implementation of an evidence-based violence reduction and intervention program.

African Lion Who Helped Inform Epilepsy Treatment Dies At MI Zoo

Docha, an African lion at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wouldn’t have survived epilepsy in the wild.

City-Sponsored Events Return To Grand Rapids

A vibrant city life promises a return to Grand Rapids in 2021 with last Tuesday's City Commission decision to authorize dozens of events.

Local Partners Work To Restore The Grand River By Reducing Park Runoff

Grand Rapids residents can enjoy a safer and cleaner Grand River this year thanks to efforts by the city.

Grand Rapid Couple Delivers Baby On Side Of I-96

Hannah Pluchinsky was 35 weeks pregnant when she had to deliver her daughter via a breech birth on the side of a highway.

Grand Rapids Lays Out Public Budget Adoption Process

The City Commission has approved this year’s budget review and adoption process.

Economic Development Launches New Website, Resources For Businesses

The City of Grand Rapids’ Office of Economic Development announces the launch of its new website.

City Partners With Pride Center For Police, Fire Department Training

A training program will be designed to expand capacity and build awareness of inclusive public safety practices.

Grand Rapids Outlines Housing Fund Next Steps

The two-pronged policy recommendation includes an operations policy and fiduciary for housing funds.

City Of Grand Rapids Pilots Community Pass With Spin

The Spin Community Pass allows residents to take up to five 30-minute scooter rides each day over the course of three months.

Public Urged To "Lock Your Car, Take Your Keys"

In the last seven days, thieves have stolen 19 vehicles in Kent County with the majority of those thefts occurring in Grand Rapids.

Public Voting Opens For Favorite Turf Painting Robot Name

The new Turf Tank will be painting athletic field lines in parks starting this spring

Grand Rapids Partners With Local Employers To Launch Summer Youth Jobs Program

The City of Grand Rapids announced the launch of the 2021 Grow1000 youth employment program.

Grand Rapids Communications Center Earns CALEA Accreditation

The Grand Rapids Communications Center has achieved national recognition.

Grand Rapids Continues Significant Community Investments Despite Pandemic

Neighborhood Investment Plan recommendations for the fiscal year 2022 show the city continues its commitment to quality of life investments.

Kent County Residents Of all Ages Invited To Enter Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition

Submissions will be accepted during April.

Grand Rapids Public Library: Frequently Asked Questions – Ottawa Hills Hold Lockers

What if I no longer have my library card and don't know my card number? You can contact the library and we can send the library card n ...