ACCEPTING YOUTH SPEAKERS & GUEST REGISTRATION SIGN UP TODAY! On behalf of Our Community’s Children and the Mayor’s Youth Council, I’m excited to share the upcoming KidSpeak event taking place next Friday, April 17 th from 10 a.m. - Noon at the MLK Community Center located at 900 Fuller Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. PLEASE RSVP

If homeownership has been on your mind, this is your moment. Join the free class! The Equity Empowerment Program is hosting it's 6-week Mortgage Readiness Acceleration Program April 9 th at 6PM. It's kicking off in just a couple of weeks, and we’re bringing everything you need into one room credit guidance, debt strategies, mortgage navigation, and real resources to help you move forward. We also have access to programs that can provide up to $50,000 in down payment assistan

The initial permit cost is $60, and the renewal fee is $10. Permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance. As warmer evenings return, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is reminding residents that a permit is required for any wood‑burning recreational fire on private property. Recent complaints about unpermitted fires prompted the reminder, and the department emphasizes that the permitting process helps ensure fires are safe, properly located, and considerate of neig