crime prevention
Grand Rapids police drones often flown in Hispanic, Black, poor neighborhoods
by (theoscheer)
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department drones are disproportionately flown in neighborhoods with high concentrations of Hispanic, Black and low-income residents, according to a review of nearly 250 drone flights from September 2023 to March 2024. The data,...
Free workshop connects residents to public safety resources
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under NONPROFITS
By Diane Ensley Creston Neighborhood Association held a Public Safety workshop on April 29th at Berean Baptist Church. The evening started with a great meal provided by the Red Jet Café. After dinner we had a great workshop discussing ways to...
East Hills Council of Neighbors' efforts lead to a better Grand Rapids
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 01-14-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
During the 1960s, the automobile provided the luxury of unrestricted travel. This led to people leaving the cities for what they perceived to be a better life in the suburbs. The abandonment of the city ushered in a plethora of absentee...