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News

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City, GRCC teaming up on recruiting event for suppliers/subcontractors

Published on August 16, 2018

The City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Community College purchasing departments will discuss opportunities for future contracts during the "Build With Us" event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 in room 108 of the college's Sneden Hall, 435 E. Fulton St. You can register online, and lunch will be provided. Questions can be directed to inclusion@grcity.us.
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City offers annual free dog swim at Richmond Park pool

Published on August 15, 2018

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will close the 2018 pool season with the second annual Wag ‘n’ Wade Dog Swim. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at Richmond Park Pool, 1101 Richmond St. NW The free event is open to all community members and up to two of their dogs.
City Commission meeting broadcast of Aug. 14, 2018

Commission approves measures to improve community and police relations

Published on August 14, 2018

It is the million-dollar question: How will the City of Grand Rapids utilize dedicated funds to improve community and police relations? That answer became clearer Tuesday as the City Commission endorsed a series of measures using some of the funds to accomplish that goal.
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Events

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Kicking It At Calder

Join at Calder Plaza for this summer food truck lunch time series!
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Free Qigong/Tai Chi at Briggs Park

We're bringing free community fitness to Grand Rapids this summer!
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Free Community Yoga

Free community Yoga continues this Spring/Summer! Join us for a relaxing start to your Wednesday or Saturday.
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Programs & Initiatives

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Housing NOW! Community Sessions

We want your feedback on proposed zoning changes. Attend a session or leave feedback online.

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Medical Marihuana

We're working to ensure medical marihuana patients have safe and reliable access to their medicine.

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Bicycle Action Plan

Learn about our efforts to improve biking in the city and read the draft Bicycle Action Plan.

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