News

Grand Rapids Community College celebrates 10th annual Creating Connections Breakfast

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

The annual event brought donors and recipients together to experience the tangible results of scholarships.

Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian dives into Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

In this episode of Catalyst Radio, The Rapidian interviews Stacy Stout and Erica Soto, of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit planning team. The Summit will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

view

The mystery lot of 269 Garfield SW

Submitted 02-15-2018 under NEWS

In September of 1965 a house on the city's west side sank into a sinkhole. Years after the sinking the land still sits empty. What is the story behind the property at 269 Garfield SW?

view

Local environmental groups react to Governor Snyder's refusal to shut down Line 5

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Water Protectors, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council and The Sierra Club call for immediate shut down of controversial pipeline

view

Grand Rapids City Commissioners vote for reset on City Manager search

Submitted 02-08-2018 under NEWS

February 6, 2018, Tuesday night's City Commission meeting had commissioners voting not to appoint a new city manager but to reopen the search. Northeast neighbors voiced opposition to a proposed new development in their neighborhood.

view

City Manager Greg Sundstrom attends his last city commission meeting

Submitted 01-31-2018 under NEWS

Tuesday night's City Commission meeting, on January 30, 2018, had City Manager Greg Sundstrom Retire and Eric DeLong sworn in as interim manager. Citizens also talked about affordable housing and the search for a new city manager.

view

Community celebrates City Manager Greg Sundstrom's retirement

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NEWS

Elected officials, police officers, firefighters and other community members came to say farewell to City Manager, Greg Sundstrom at the DeVos Place, Monday, January 29, 2018.

view