Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day. All Grand Rapids Public Library locations will be open during normal business hours. The Yankee Clipper Branch is closed for building maintenance. City refuse, recycling and yard waste curbside collections will take place June 19, as scheduled, with no delays. The City’s yard waste drop-off site at 2001 Butterworth St. SW will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 19. C

City Manager Mark Washington today announced four finalists in the search for Grand Rapids’ next chief of police: Mark Bliss, Rafael Diaz, Eve Stephens and Joseph Trigg. As part of the next phase of the selection process, the City invites community members to participate in two engagement events on Wednesday, June 17, at City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW. The events support the City’s commitment to transparency, public input and open communication. June 17 Community Engagement Ev