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Residents have 24 hours from the time it stops snowing to clear sidewalks. Then you can report it.

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Need parking for your moving, deliveries, or a special event? You can reserve parking meters.

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Hosting an event or activity at a City park? Reserve a park facility for seating and activity needs.

News

Our Community’s Children/T2C receives $150,000 Wege Foundation award

Published on December 11, 2018

Our Community’s Children’s Grand Rapids Center for College Success is the recipient of a $150,000 Wege Foundation grant award. The funding will help support the T2C Studio, which is part of the joint City of Grand Rapids-Grand Rapids Public Schools To College Through College initiative.

GRFD is first in state to achieve Insurance Services Office 1 rating

Published on December 10, 2018

The Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) is the first fire agency in the state to receive the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating. The Class 1 rating is the ISO’s highest and is the result of GRFD’s overall efficiency in execution and response of emergency service.

City unveils winning park sign design

Published on December 10, 2018

After a month of public voting, the City of Grand Rapids has unveiled the winning design for new entry signs at City-owned parks. The winning design – created by Steve Voelker – was the top vote-getter in the community-led competition. The new design will be used at all 75 parks throughout the city.

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Events

17 Dec 2018

Season of Giving Blood Drive benefiting Michigan Blood

Michigan Blood, part of Versiti, is staging its first-ever “Season of Giving” blood drive from 7 AM -6 PM on Monday, December 17. Are you a Greater Grand Rapids resident and want to donate? You can donate at Michigan Blood’s main donor center or at any one of five nearby mobile donation sites. Our donor center is located at 1036 Fuller NE in Grand Rapids.

18 Dec 2018

City Commission Evening Meeting 12/18/2018

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our bi-monthly evening City Commissioner meetings. They are open to the public.