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News

Fire Chief John Lehman announces May 1 retirement

Published on December 01, 2022

Following a distinguished 38-year career in the fire service, Grand Rapids Fire Chief John Shea Lehman is formally announcing his retirement effective May 1. Chief Lehman came to the GRFD in 2016 after serving 29 years (with the final three as Fire Chief) in Aurora, IL.

Grand Rapids improves national human rights equality score

Published on November 30, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids continues to build toward its vision to be nationally recognized as an equitable and welcoming city. City Manager Mark Washington today announced the City received a score of 94 out of 100 on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. That 94 score is up two points from 2021.

Annual tree lighting December 2 kicks off holiday season

Published on November 22, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids officially kicks off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual Christmas tree lighting. The all-ages event is 5 to 7 p.m. along Monroe Center St. NW, between Monroe Ave. NW and Ottawa Ave. NW, near the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Events

Notice of Intent to Apply Virtual Informational Session - 12/5/22

December 05, 2022

Join our Community Development Department for a virtual informational session about our Notice of Intent to Apply for funding through the FY 2024 Neighborhood Investment (NI) Plan, HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and Economic Resiliency and Recovery Investment Strategy (ERRIS).

Winter Welcome Park Activation 2023

December 10, 2022

Free to the public event consisting of a food vendor, winter activities such as snowshoeing, and sponsors of the event tabling and providing free activities and gifts for attendees.

Baxter Holiday Celebration

December 10, 2022

Bringing the community together to celebrate the December holidays together.

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