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                <title>Free Water Pool-ooza events celebrate Grand Rapids&#x27; water systems</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Grand Rapids names new city engineer, expands retail support efforts</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City launches robust search for next police chief</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids and Vaughan officially join as Sister Cities, opening doors to cross&#x2011;border collaboration</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Grand Rapids launches &#x201C;It Takes a Village&#x201D; summer youth programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-of-grand-rapids-launches-it-takes-a-village-summer-youth-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Police Department issues reminder of City&#x2019;s Teen Curfew Ordinance</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/police-department-issues-reminder-of-city-s-teen-curfew-ordinance/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Commission approves Urban Agriculture Project partners for first round of funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-commission-approves-urban-agriculture-project-partners-for-first-round-of-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Manager presents $785.4 million FY2027 Preliminary Fiscal Plan to the City Commission</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-manager-presents-7854-million-fy2027-preliminary-fiscal-plan-to-the-city-commission/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2026 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids earns 28th&#xA0;Tree City USA recognition from Arbor Day Foundation</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-earns-28th-tree-city-usa-recognition-from-arbor-day-foundation/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City unveils new trip planning website and comprehensive mobility plan for Acrisure Amphitheater&#x2019;s inaugural season</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-unveils-new-trip-planning-website-and-comprehensive-mobility-plan-for-acrisure-amphitheater-s-inaugural-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Committee on Appointments names three finalists for First Ward City Commissioner vacancy</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/committee-on-appointments-names-three-finalists-for-first-ward-city-commissioner-vacancy/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 18:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jump in, GR! Free youth pool passes are back for summer 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/jump-in-gr-free-youth-pool-passes-are-back-for-summer-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City&#x2019;s first Spanish-language CERT class builds community preparedness</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-s-first-spanish-language-cert-class-builds-community-preparedness/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 13:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City announces 11th annual summer series of free outdoor fitness </title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 April 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids launches reimagined DASH downtown shuttle pilot with faster, more frequent service</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-launches-reimagined-dash-downtown-shuttle-pilot-with-faster-more-frequent-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 April 2026 13:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City issues statements in response to charging decision made by the Kent County Prosecutor</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-issues-statements-in-response-to-charging-decision-made-by-the-kent-county-prosecutor/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 20:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids City Commission unanimously confirms Philip Strom as city attorney</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-city-commission-unanimously-confirms-philip-strom-as-city-attorney/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City announces 10 candidates advancing for 1st Ward commission vacancy</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-announces-10-candidates-advancing-for-1st-ward-commission-vacancy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids Fire Department reminds residents: permits needed for recreational fires</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-fire-department-reminds-residents-permits-needed-for-recreational-fires/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Registration opens for free summer day camps at three park locations</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/registration-opens-for-free-summer-day-camps-at-three-park-locations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Whitewater announce federal funding approval for Lower Grand River Habitat Restoration Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-of-grand-rapids-and-grand-rapids-whitewater-announce-federal-funding-approval-for-lower-grand-river-habitat-restoration-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids announces finalists for next city attorney</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-announces-finalists-for-next-city-attorney/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 March 2026 14:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City backs resident-led neighborhood projects with $40,000 investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-backs-resident-led-neighborhood-projects-with-40-000-investment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 March 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Help shape the future of Southside Trails at March 11 community event</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/help-shape-the-future-of-southside-trails-at-march-11-community-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Grand Rapids launches newly designed website focused on resident services</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-of-grand-rapids-launches-newly-designed-website-focused-on-resident-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 March 2026 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids Income Tax Office adds evening and weekend hours to help taxpayers file</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-income-tax-office-adds-evening-and-weekend-hours-to-help-taxpayers-file/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 March 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Grand Rapids awards contract for Grand River Revitalization Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-of-grand-rapids-awards-contract-for-grand-river-revitalization-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 February 2026 00:20:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fire Department opens recruitment &#x2013; Applications start March 1</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/fire-department-opens-recruitment-applications-start-march-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City issues statements related to February 18 officer-involved shooting</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-issues-statements-related-to-february-18-officer-involved-shooting/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2026 20:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City to resume sidewalk snow removal enforcement as weather improves</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-to-resume-sidewalk-snow-removal-enforcement-as-weather-improves/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 February 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Manager Washington appoints interim chief of police</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-manager-washington-appoints-interim-chief-of-police/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parks &amp; Rec seeks community projects for Urban Agriculture Program</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/parks-rec-seeks-community-projects-for-urban-agriculture-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clear entrances, exits and fire hydrants to improve emergency response</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/clear-entrances-exits-and-fire-hydrants-to-improve-emergency-response/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City adjusts sidewalk snow removal enforcement during severe weather</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-adjusts-sidewalk-snow-removal-enforcement-during-severe-weather/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal environmental review advances Grand River restoration toward funding and construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/federal-environmental-review-advances-grand-river-restoration-toward-funding-and-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Commission approves noise control ordinance updates and makes ethics policy revision</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-commission-approves-noise-control-ordinance-updates-and-makes-ethics-policy-revision/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City names new parks, community development and utilities directors</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/city-names-new-parks-community-development-and-utilities-directors/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GRFD and Corewell Health launch improved emergency care coordination</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grfd-and-corewell-health-launch-improved-emergency-care-coordination/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids celebrates grand opening of New Public Service Center</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-public-service-center/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids nears $1 billion in construction value, sets new record in 2025</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-nears-1-billion-in-construction-value-sets-new-record-in-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 December 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GRFD honors Kevin &#x201C;Milly&#x201D; Milanowski as 2025 Firefighter of the Year</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grfd-honors-kevin-milly-milanowski-as-2025-firefighter-of-the-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids celebrates one year of DART EV CarShare Pilot Program</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-celebrates-one-year-of-dart-ev-carshare-pilot-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City breaks ground on $9 million Oxford Trail project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Rapids opens Kendall Street Fire Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-opens-kendall-street-fire-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City announces winner of 175th Anniversary Poster Competition</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GR and City Built Brewing unveil official beer for 175th Anniversary</title>
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