public safety
Community Updates: Friday, July 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-01-2022 under NEWS
Together West Michigan Rallies the City for Change On Thursday, June 30, hundreds of people marched to, and gathered within, Westminster Presbyterian Church -- hoping to bring significant change to Grand Rapids and amplify the community's voice. The...
City Connection: Mayor Bliss joined by Fire Chief John Lehman to discuss fire safety over holiday season
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-06-2021 under NONPROFITS
Every month, Mayor Bliss or a representative from the city will be open to all questions sent in during or in anticipation of her live on-air show "City Connection." The mayor will respond to citizen questions submitted by calling in,...
Community updates: Friday, Feb. 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-12-2021 under NEWS
Mayor Bliss to deliver virtual State of the City address on Feb. 16 Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss will deliver her annual State of the City address on Feb. 16, in digital form for the first time. The mayor’s address will look back on the...
City Connection - New city Emergency Manager joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion
by (GRTV)
Submitted 01-06-2020 under NONPROFITS
Every month, Mayor Bliss or a representative from the city will be open to all questions sent in during or in anticipation of her live on-air show "City Connection." The mayor will respond to citizen questions submitted by calling in,...
City Connection - Chief Lehman joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion about Fire Department, related issues
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-02-2019 under NONPROFITS
Every month, Mayor Bliss or a representative from the city will be open to all questions sent in during or in anticipation of her live on-air show "City Connection." The mayor will respond to citizen questions submitted by calling in, emailing...
Formal public hearing set to explore implications of police body cameras
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-09-2014 under NEWS
Last week concerned citizens gathered at City Hall for the City Commission meeting to address the LINC Community Revitalization proposal to enact public policy that would require patrol officers to wear body cameras. Darel Ross, Co-Executive...
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...
Downtown Ambassadors strive to improve quality of life
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 11-27-2013 under NEWS
Most of us who live or work downtown have seen them: the Downtown Ambassadors. They’re easy to find on segway, bike or foot in their teal polos with white “info” logos on their shoulders. The question buzzing around town is: what...
Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION
By: Akilah F. What community activities can you do for your block? An extravagant dinner was held at Berean Baptist Church on April 17th in recognition of those members of the community that contribute to its safety. Invites were sent out...
[MIDTOWN] Annual meeting and board elections
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 10-15-2010 under NONPROFITS
Correction: This article originally stated 6 p.m. as the start time. The meeting actually begins at 7 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 18, Midtown residents, community members and stakeholders from the neighborhood business district will be meeting...