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Grand Rapids Board of Education recommends closures, sets input sessions

Submitted 12-04-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids — After two years of planning to restructure facilities, the Board of Education last month announced its recommendations for 10 building closures over the next five years.   The “Reimagine GRPS with Us!”...

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Federal government awards millions to Kent County, Grand Rapids for lead hazard removal

Submitted 11-03-2023 under NEWS

Half the houses in Grand Rapids were built before the 1978 federal ban on lead-based paint, leading to a higher proportion of children under six years old with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in Kent County, city and county officials said Tuesday...

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City Connection: Kyle Van Strien, Chairperson of the City Planning Commission to Join Rapidian Program Manager in the GRTV Studio

Submitted 10-31-2023 under NEWS

On Monday, Nov. 6, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi and Kyle Van Strien, chair of the City Planning Commission, will be in the GRTV studio for the November edition of City Connection. The Rapidian's program manager, Allison Donahue,...

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Community Updates: Friday, October 20

Submitted 10-20-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians encouraged to be conscious of fallen leaves, blocked storm drains On Monday, the City of Grand Rapids sent out a reminder to residents asking them to be mindful about where they rake their leaves.  According to Monday's press...

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Community Updates: Friday, October 13

Submitted 10-13-2023 under NEWS

New Community Transformation Fund receives $100,000 from the City of Grand Rapids On Tuesday, the City of Grand Rapids announced that it made "a $100,000 investment" in New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF). New Community Transformation...

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Community Updates: Friday, October 6

Submitted 10-06-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association to host special lecture in October On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be hosting a special lecture in the Meijer Theater later this...

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City Connection: Assistant Economic Development Director Jono Klooster to Join Rapidian Program Manager in the GRTV Studio

Submitted 09-29-2023 under NEWS

On Monday, Oct. 2, Jono Klooster, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City's Economic Development Department, will be in the GRTV studio for the October edition of City Connection. Klooster will be taking over as the...

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Community Updates: Friday, September 29

Submitted 09-29-2023 under NEWS

Kent County Board of Commissioners holds meeting on Thursday On Thursday, the Kent County Board of Commissioners held a meeting at the Kent County Administration Building in Grand Rapids. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. After roll...

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Community Updates: Friday, September 22

Submitted 09-22-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Museum announces several upcoming cultural events On Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be "hosting a series of cultural celebrations this fall."  In celebration of National Hispanic...

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Community Updates: Friday, September 15

Submitted 09-15-2023 under NEWS

SAFE Task Force, City of Grand Rapids to host Pitch and Highlight Night in October On Tuesday, the City of Grand Rapids announced that the Safe Alliances for Everyone (SAFE) Task Force is looking to award $50,000 to local organizations and...

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