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Here's how you can help shape the next 20 years in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-16-2024 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians can help shape the future of Grand Rapids by providing public comment on the City’s draft of the “Bridge to Our Future” community master plan (CMP).  The CMP is a land use plan that guides the physical...

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Grand Rapids transit workers win wage increases and new benefits in deal with The Rapid

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NEWS

After months of negotiation, The Rapid’s Board of Directors has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 836, representing Grand Rapids transit workers, that includes paid time off and wage...

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COVID-19 shuttered workplaces, but did it make way for new housing?

Submitted 08-29-2024 under NEWS

With a housing crisis gripping Grand Rapids and office buildings sitting empty post-pandemic, city officials and housing advocates are eyeing a bold solution: transforming vacant commercial spaces into affordable housing. “We’re in a...

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Pre-processing absentee ballots means faster results. Why isn't every Michigan clerk trying it?

Submitted 08-27-2024 under NEWS

Michigan clerks who took advantage of new laws that allow them to prepare absentee ballots for counting ahead of election day found during the August primary that they were able to get results out faster, but not without some hiccups. Under expanded...

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Flex those mussels: The Grand River restoration project begins with mussel relocation

Submitted 08-23-2024 under NEWS

The team leading the restoration of the Grand River rapids in downtown Grand Rapids took a significant first step this week by beginning the process of removing federally protected mussels from the river. “I am excited for this stage of the...

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GRPS employees allege retaliation, toxic environment under district chief of staff

Submitted 08-21-2024 under NEWS

Katherine Stacey, who works in the administrative office at a Grand Rapids Public Schools high school, has spent the last two years trying to avoid Larry Johnson, the district’s chief of staff and executive director of public safety and school...

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How local housing advocates plan to house 100 people in 100 days

Submitted 08-16-2024 under NEWS

Before the end of the year, 100 chronically unhoused people in Grand Rapids will have a place to live — at least that’s what local housing advocates are working toward. The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, a collaborative...

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Wiki Wiki's world tour

Submitted 08-15-2024 under NEWS

While the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered many restaurants and businesses, Keith Allard, the owner of Wiki Wiki Poke, felt ready for the transition to a takeout business model – as ready as someone can be in the face of a global pandemic, at least...

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Voters narrow mayoral race to 2 candidates, approve all 3 proposals

Submitted 08-07-2024 under NEWS

Voting in Michigan’s state primary election closed last night, with most precincts reporting results by early Wednesday morning.  The election narrows down packed mayoral and city commissioner races in Grand Rapids. The two highest vote-...

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Grand Rapids partners with Lime to provide free scooter rides for those in need

Submitted 07-30-2024 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids and Lime, the e-scooter and e-bike company, are teaming up to improve access to affordable micro-mobility options by giving free rides to eligible residents. The Lime Access pilot program, announced by the city in July, will...

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