City of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids rolls out environmental success stories road show
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 07-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) is embracing innovative grassroots marketing tactics and rolling out an educational road show this summer to inform constituents about some of the city’s most recent achievements...
GR Public Museum School wins City Environmental Services Department's 'Be a Basin Buddy' Student Video Contest
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 05-20-2016 under NONPROFITS
Three Grand Rapids-area schools were recognized Wednesday night (May 18) as winners of the 2016 “Be a Basin Buddy” Student Video Contest at the seventh annual Groundswell Student Showcase sponsored by the City of Grand Rapids...
Grand Rapids promotes job opportunities at Michigan Career Quest
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 05-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
More than 9,000 middle and high school students throughout West Michigan were in Grand Rapids on May 10, 2016 for this year’s MiCareerQuest at DeVos Place. Students attended this interactive and inspiring career event to learn about a host of...
Grand Rapids student stars in new PSA with Stormwater Project Engineer
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 04-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Schools, the Groundswell environmental education network and other local organizations to promote the 7th annual Groundswell Student Showcase from 6-8 p....
The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department continues to set pace
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 04-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
On April 14, the department earned a prestigious PACE Award from the Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) chapter. Environmental Services captured the Award of Excellence for its Stormwater Management and Awareness...
Mayor Heartwell says farewell to his role as Grand Rapids mayor
by (Mayor George K....)
Submitted 12-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Dear Rapidian readers, This is my “swan song” letter, as I prepare to leave office after 12 years as Mayor of Grand Rapids and eight years before that as Third Ward City Commissioner. I leave office deeply satisfied at the direction Grand...
Mayor answers questions from local citizens in City Connection
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, a week later than normal, City Connection was aired on GRTV Channel 24 and live-streamed right here on...
Citizens needed to fill City of Grand Rapids boards and commissions
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-01-2015 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids is looking for volunteers to help them fill roles in a total of 40 citizen boards and commissions. City officials are specifically looking to increase the diversity in those boards and commissions, and encourage women...
Why I'm voting yes today on Proposal 1
by (xopher)
Submitted 05-05-2015 under OPINION
After much deliberation, I've decided to vote yes on Proposal 1 tomorrow. Doing what we can to address the road crisis as soon as possible is more fiscally responsible than leaving it, even though the plan is poorly thought out and insufficient...
City Connection hosts live conversation with Mayor Heartwell
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-04-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, as news of California's drought conditions continues and in light of West Michigan Environmental...