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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Commission OKs contract with new city manager; start date is Oct. 1 Published on August 14, 2018 The City Commission this afternoon approved a contract with newly appointed City Manager Mark Washington during its Committee of the Whole meeting. The three-year contract includes a start date of Oct. 1 and an annual salary of $250,000. The City Commission will formalize its vote on the contract at its 7 p.m. meeting today. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City’s rebranded DASH to offer expanded service hours and routes Published on August 08, 2018 The City’s Downtown Area Shuttle – or DASH – will launch expanded service that features later hours, weekend rides and more convenient routes all for free and with a new look starting Monday, Aug. 27. Late-night rides will be available, with service until 1 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All routes will continue to be free and do not require a ticket or pass. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Grand Rapids Fire Department rolls out new fire engines Published on August 07, 2018 The Grand Rapids Fire Department is rolling out two new fire engines today. Engine 3 is housed at the department’s Bridge Street Station and Engine 4 is at the Kalamazoo Avenue Station. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Oakes Street reopens and Ionia Avenue SW set to close Thursday Published on August 07, 2018 Ionia Avenue SW between Oakes Street and Cherry Street will close early Thursday, Aug. 9 for roughly three weeks as part of the next phase of utility connections tied to the Studio Park development. Contractors also will complete the work on Oakes Street and reopen it Thursday to eastbound and westbound traffic. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City to host open house for police recruit candidates Published on August 02, 2018 The City of Grand Rapids will host an open house for individuals interested in joining the Grand Rapids Police Department as a police recruit. The event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at LINC Gallery, 341 Hall St. SE. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City extends hours at Archives and Records Center Published on August 02, 2018 The City of Grand Rapids has extended the hours at the Archives and Records Center to make it easier for residents and other community members to learn about city history. The Archives and Records Center now is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday – two hours longer each day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Commission appoints Mark Washington as city manager Published on July 31, 2018 The City Commission today appointed Mark Washington as Grand Rapids’ next city manager. The decision followed public interviews with each of the five city manager candidates, a community forum and opportunities for City staff, business and civic leaders and other stakeholders to get to know the candidates and provide feedback. Tagged as: , Media Releases