Grand Rapids government news

Grand Rapids Public Schools Board Approves $259.8 Million Budget

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board has passed a $259.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year in…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Ranked 22nd in Best-Run Cities

News Summary Grand Rapids has ranked 22nd in WalletHub's annual report on the best-run cities in the United States, marking…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Opens Applications for Neighborhood Match Fund Grants

News Summary Grand Rapids residents can now apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF) grants to support community-led projects aimed…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Hosts Nationwide “No Kings” Protest Against Trump

News Summary Thousands in Grand Rapids gathered for the "No Kings" protest against Trump's administration, highlighting concerns over immigration policies…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Protests Against Trump’s Policies

News Summary Thousands gathered in downtown Grand Rapids for the 'No Kings' protests, vocally opposing President Trump's policies on immigration…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Man Indicted for Threats Against President

News Summary James Donald Vance Jr., a 42-year-old from Grand Rapids, faces federal indictment for threatening to kill and injure…

2 months ago

New Senior Living Facility Under Construction in Wyoming, MI

News Summary A new 84-unit senior living facility is under construction at 4051 Del Mar Drive SW in Wyoming, MI,…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund Invites Applications

News Summary Grand Rapids is encouraging residents to apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund program, which supports community-driven projects that…

2 months ago

Kent County Addresses Growing Deer Population Issues

News Summary Kent County is actively engaging the community to tackle the growing deer population, organizing open houses and a…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Remembers George Floyd Five Years After His Death

News Summary The Grand Rapids community held a gathering to honor George Floyd on the five-year anniversary of his death.…

2 months ago