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🚧 On Nov. 5, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved five action items, including one related to a Seeds of Promise redevelopment project. The intent of this project is to construct 14 new pre-manufactured "smart homes" on the city's southeast side.
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚧 On Nov. 5, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved five action items, including one related to a Seeds of Promise redevelopment project. The intent of this project is to construct 14 new pre-manufactured "smart homes" on the city's southeast side.
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Author comes to Grand Rapids to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'The Sound of Violet'
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his book, author Allen Wolf, is coming to Grand Rapids for two book signings and a film screening.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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💰On Nov. 5, the Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority approved four action items, including a request to recommend a liquor license, a public art mural application and a Shop Hop funding request. The Board also heard several updates about an upcoming visitor guide, influencer mixer and more.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
💰On Nov. 5, the Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority approved four action items, including a request to recommend a liquor license, a public art mural application and a Shop Hop funding request. The Board also heard several updates about an upcoming visitor guide, influencer mixer and more.
🚍 On Oct. 22, The Rapid's Board of Directors approved a five-year contract with Cardinal Infrastructure for federal lobbying services, the purchase of the property at 600 Century Ave. SW and more. The Board also went into closed session to consider the purchase/lease of real property.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🚍 On Oct. 22, The Rapid's Board of Directors approved a five-year contract with Cardinal Infrastructure for federal lobbying services, the purchase of the property at 600 Century Ave. SW and more. The Board also went into closed session to consider the purchase/lease of real property.
📚 On Oct. 21, the GRPL Board of Library Commissioners approved bargaining agreements with the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union (GREIU), including the addition of library pages to the rank and file unit. The Board also heard an evaluation of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📚 On Oct. 21, the GRPL Board of Library Commissioners approved bargaining agreements with the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union (GREIU), including the addition of library pages to the rank and file unit. The Board also heard an evaluation of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.
💰 On Oct. 16, the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) approved three action items, including a request to recommend a development area liquor license for Henchmen House and $15,000 for Lights on Creston.
November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
💰 On Oct. 16, the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) approved three action items, including a request to recommend a development area liquor license for Henchmen House and $15,000 for Lights on Creston.
🏛️ At the Oct. 21 City Commission meeting, public commenters addressed a Wealthy Street redesign project. Business owners expressed concerns and other community members spoke in support. The City Commission also held public hearings for a downtown redevelopment project and the naming of a new park.
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🏛️ At the Oct. 21 City Commission meeting, public commenters addressed a Wealthy Street redesign project. Business owners expressed concerns and other community members spoke in support. The City Commission also held public hearings for a downtown redevelopment project and the naming of a new park.
💰 On Oct. 8, the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority debated ending its contract with Building Bridges, with some Board members citing tax dollar stewardship and a lack of service. The Board also tabled a grant writing proposal and heard a presentation about changes in property tax values.
October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
💰 On Oct. 8, the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority debated ending its contract with Building Bridges, with some Board members citing tax dollar stewardship and a lack of service. The Board also tabled a grant writing proposal and heard a presentation about changes in property tax values.
Aquarium hopes spark buzz amongst educators in West Michigan
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October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💰 On Oct. 3, the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) approved amendments to its Façade Improvement Program guidelines and denied a Façade Improvement grant application from Bridge Street Ministries. West Side CIA chair Jon O'Connor also provided an update on the gateway signs project.
October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
💰 On Oct. 3, the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) approved amendments to its Façade Improvement Program guidelines and denied a Façade Improvement grant application from Bridge Street Ministries. West Side CIA chair Jon O'Connor also provided an update on the gateway signs project.
🚲 On Oct. 2, the Mobile GR Commission, joined by Deb Prato, CEO of The Rapid, talked about the DASH. There was discussion about its purpose, how it's funded and more. Mobile GR Director Jessica Smith also provided a review of the fiscal year 2025 budget and actuals.
October 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚲 On Oct. 2, the Mobile GR Commission, joined by Deb Prato, CEO of The Rapid, talked about the DASH. There was discussion about its purpose, how it's funded and more. Mobile GR Director Jessica Smith also provided a review of the fiscal year 2025 budget and actuals.
🏗️ On Sept. 25, the City Planning Commission held four public hearings. It approved projects at 1041 Leonard St. NE, 855 Butterworth St. SW and 1058 Butterworth St. SW and tabled a project at 540 Russwood St. NE. It also approved a final site plan review for a development at 1644 Ball Ave. NE.
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🏗️ On Sept. 25, the City Planning Commission held four public hearings. It approved projects at 1041 Leonard St. NE, 855 Butterworth St. SW and 1058 Butterworth St. SW and tabled a project at 540 Russwood St. NE. It also approved a final site plan review for a development at 1644 Ball Ave. NE.
