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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

Transit workers in Grand Rapids land a long awaited deal with The Rapid through continued efforts of deliberation and worker advocacy.

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City Connection: John Gorney, director of public works, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 07-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5.

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Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids Third Ward commissioner election

Submitted 07-12-2024 under NEWS

Get to know the six candidates running for Third Ward commissioner before the Aug. 6 primary election!

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Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids First Ward commissioner election

Submitted 07-08-2024 under NEWS

Get to know the four candidates running for First Ward commissioner before the Aug. 6 primary election!

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City Connection: Lindsey Reames, executive director of GR Housing Commission, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 06-26-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1.

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Grand Rapids police drones often flown in Hispanic, Black, poor neighborhoods

Submitted 06-18-2024 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Police Dept. drones are disproportionately flown in Hispanic, Black and low-income neighborhoods, raising privacy and over-policing concerns. However, data shows drone usage has stayed within the parameters of the GRPD policy approved in 2023.

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Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids mayoral election

Submitted 06-14-2024 under NEWS

Get to know the four candidates running for the seat of mayor of Grand Rapids before the Aug. 6 primary election!

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Updated: Water main break in SE neighborhood floods homes, residents under water boil advisory

Submitted 06-13-2024 under NEWS

A water main break at Adams and Philadelphia Streets in Southeast Grand Rapids flooded homes. While the City works to isolate and repair the 24-inch main, 100-150 homes may soon face a water boil advisory.

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City Connection: Alison Waske Sutter, sustainability and strategy officer, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 05-28-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 10.

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National Salvation Army Week Begins May 13th

Submitted 05-06-2024 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army in Kent County is celebrating its 140th Anniversary May 13-19 during National Salvation Army Week.

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