Boil Water Advisory. When water is restored, please boil water before drinking.
Water staff to deliver bottled water door-to-door. Households in the boil water advisory will be contacted for next steps.
Water is safe to drink outside of affected area
The City of Grand Rapids Water System is responding to a water main break at Adams St SE & Philadelphia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Service to customers will be impacted. Motorists are advised to avoid this area.
🌿 Grand Rapids is set to achieve 100% renewable energy for all operations in '24 and '25, making us the first city in MI and one of the few in the U.S. to do so. Thanks to new solar projects and reduced electricity use, we're setting a green benchmark!
🚀 Exciting News! We're working on a new Community Master Plan (CMP) to shape our city's growth and development for the next 20 years! 🌆
Read the draft plan and participate in activities by clicking the link: .
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🌟 The 2024 National Community Survey™ results are in!🌟
Our local economy is thriving! 💪💼 Our City's affordability remains steady, and cultural opportunities are getting rave reviews! 🎨✨
Read the breakdown of our results here:
Join Our Lifeguard Team
Spend your summer outdoors, and create lasting friendships as a lifeguard at one of Grand Rapids' pools!
Our pools attract over 50,000 visitors every summer, and our lifeguards make it all possible!
Coming to a park near you! Celebrate summer with GRPL, ReadGR, and WZZM-13 On Your Side. Join us for stories, free books, snacks, craft activities, lawn games, and special guests. These community events are FREE designed for all ages.
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Today is the day! ☀️😎 Sign up online and pick up your Summer Reading Challenge passport at any GRPL location. Discover new hobbies, interests, and skills through our fun and educational reading challenge designed for all ages.
Learn more at .
Recycling can be tricky, but it's a fantastic way to keep our communities clean and give products a second life!
In GR, all recyclables head to the Kent County Recycling and Education Center, where they're sorted and prepped for reuse.
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