City of Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids natural playscape and outdoor classroom completed after two years
The first of four planned projects to address park-deficient areas of Grand Rapids was recently completed, with the final touches to the green schoolyard and natural playscape at Burton Elementary/Middle School and Plaster Creek Family Park.
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More transparency and accountability to come from Grand Rapids Police
The Office of Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA) in the city of Grand Rapids has a vision for the future of policing that it hopes will benefit the community and those who have taken an oath to protect and serve.
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U.S. Census outreach enters final stretch before Sept. 30 deadline
A group of community partners is working to have any residents of Grand Rapids who have not completed the 2020 U.S. Census respond by the Wednesday, Sept. 30, deadline.
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Grand Rapids recognized for autonomous electric vehicle program
The Alliance for Innovation recently recognized the City of Grand Rapids with an Outstanding Achievement in Local Government award for the city’s collaboration with May Mobility and its electric autonomous vehicle pilot.
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Total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Grand Rapids decreases in 2018
There were 20,650 total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Grand Rapids in 2018, a 2.9% decrease from 2017, which had 21,260 total disabled beneficiaries.
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Grand Rapids didn't make 50 Best Places list, but Kent GOP chair considers the city 'very attractive' to young families
Grand Rapids may have been left out of 24/7 Wall Street’s recent list of 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S., but that hasn’t stopped Kent County Republican Party Chair Joel Freeman from considering it a desirable place.