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City invites residents to “Talk Trash” at July 29 Commission Night Out

Published on July 17, 2025

Residents are invited to dish the dirt on all things waste-related during the City’s second Commission Night Out (CNO) of 2025, set for Tuesday, July 29, in the Third Ward. The evening features a lively “Trash Talk” engagement session, free dinner, family-friendly activities, and a chance to score free trash services, pavilion rentals and tabletop compost containers – all before the meeting.

Three years of co-response: Culture shift in crisis care and policing

Published on July 16, 2025

Earlier this month, GRPD and Network180 marked the three-year anniversary of the mental health co-response program. In that time, the team averaged four responses per day and has been very successful in providing alternatives to arrest and/or emergency room care, benefitting both individuals and the community.

Grand Rapids named No. 1 “City on the Rise” by LinkedIn

Published on July 16, 2025

The City of Grand Rapids has been named the No. 1 “City on the Rise” in the U.S. by LinkedIn News in its inaugural 2025 ranking of the 25 fastest-growing metro areas for jobs and new talent. The ranking, released Tuesday, recognizes mid-size cities with fewer than 2.5 million LinkedIn members where hiring is accelerating, job postings are surging and talent migration is reshaping local economies.
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