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City continues to strengthen community and police partnership

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Published on April 19, 2018

The City continues to form partnerships with the community to strengthen relationships and build trust in its police department. The department and community are in the midst of a policy and procedure review process which leads the list of many accomplishments and outcomes resulting from the implementation of nearly all aspects of the 12-Point Plan to Strengthen Community and Police Relations.

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Teens and young adults encouraged to get a LEAD on the competition

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Published on April 17, 2018

Teens and young adults can build job skills through the Leadership and Employment, Achievement and Direction (LEAD) program. LEAD provides unique training in civic engagement, leadership and employment skills for residents ages 15 to 24 and those attending college in the Grand Rapids area. Registration is now open for this year’s two-week LEAD cohort workshops – set for May 1-15 and June 11-26.

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City selected as Governor’s Active Community Award Finalist

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Published on April 16, 2018

Grand Rapids has been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Governor’s Fitness Awards Active Community Award. It’s the first time the City has earned this distinction. The Active Community Award recognizes a Michigan community that has made significant efforts to increase opportunities for physical activity that lead to safer, more inviting spaces that encourage active living.

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Portion of Oakes Street SW set to close for Studio Park construction

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Published on April 12, 2018

Oakes Street SW between Ionia and Grandville avenues will close Tuesday, April 17 for the remainder of the spring and summer months. The contractor will reopen Cherry Street on Monday, April 16 prior to closing Oakes as part of the next phase of utility and road work tied to the Studio Park development. Area 2 monthly customers will have access through the Area 3 entrance on Ionia Ave.

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Area Specific Plan focuses on 5 business districts on Southeast Side

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Published on April 09, 2018

A planning effort is under way for five business districts on the city’s Southeast Side, and the community is invited to participate.

The three community sessions will provide community members opportunities to provide input on what they want to see in the business districts, which include Alger Heights, Boston Square, Franklin and Eastern, Madison Square and Seymour Square.

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