The Safe Alliances for Everyone (SAFE) Task Force is asking residents and organizations to share new programming ideas to help reduce violence in Grand Rapids. The group will award funding at its next Pitch and Highlight Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Local nonprofits and individuals can apply for the chance to pitch their ideas. Those selected will present on Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the MLK Park Community Center, 900 Fuller Ave. SE. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at

CHECK OUT THESES FLYERS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE, MARK YOUR CALENDERS (WELLNESS,CONCERTS, MEDICARE,VOTING, SCHOOL BOARD, DUMPSTER DAY) https://www.priorityhealth.com/landing/aca-medicare-health-plan-events?utm_campaign=editable_mcare_web_semi_flyer&utm_source=mcare&utm_medium=print&utm_content=qr-code

City Manager Mark Washington and City staff today presented the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Performance Report to the City Commission’s Committee of the Whole. The report reviews achievements from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and shows progress across all six Strategic Plan priorities: Governmental Excellence, Economic Prosperity and Affordability, Engaged and Connected Community, Health and Environment, Mobility, and Safe Community. The FY26 report highlights major investment