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

The City of Grand Rapids invites you to a “Night at the Museum” for the second Commission Night Out (CNO) of the year on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event will feature the regular 7 p.m. City Commission meeting along with an opportunity for residents to browse more than 15 City information tables beforehand. If you attend before the meeting, you'll be able to explore the Museum’s first floor displa

gearing up across the City of Grand Rapids and is scheduled to kick off this Friday.. As you may know, It Takes A Village is designed to reduce violent crime among youth by providing safe, engaging, and positive alternative activities during summer weekend evenings. Our collective goal is to activate multiple venues throughout the city, offering opportunities for youth from all neighborhoods to connect, learn, and enjoy themselves in supportive environments. Each programming