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Albert EL Fresco Grand Reopening to Take Place Thursday, May 12

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

Community members are reminded that the grand reopening of the Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly area will take place on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 4 p.m. in the heart of downtown East Lansing.

City encourages roofing & construction contractors to take part in $30M Renew Detroit program bid opportunities

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

As ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) -related work ramps up, City leaders are encouraging roofers and construction contractors to take part in the massive amount of bid opportunities.

UM-Flint named Michigan Veteran Connector school

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

The University of Michigan-Flint has again been recognized as a top institution for student veterans.

KPD Invites High School Students To Youth Academy

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

The Kentwood Police Department is inviting high school students to apply for its youth academy, set to take place July 25-28.

Sewer repair on Lafayette Street

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

City crews will be a closing a section of Lafayette St. tomorrow, May 4, between Kendall St. and Angell St. to repair two sections of a sewer main.

Public Informational Meeting

By Press release submission | May 3, 2022

Riverside Sand and Gravel Landfill and Millennium Park, Kent County, MI

60% of new managers fail within 24 months

By Press release submission | May 2, 2022

60% of new managers fail within 24 months.

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay on April 30

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2022

Can you remember the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet?

Kent ISD Celebrates Educators with THRIVE! 5K and Mental Wellness Events

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2022

Kent ISD is celebrating and valuing all educators and school staff with a month of free activities, professional development and wellness events to alleviate stress and honor mental health.

UM-Flint helped Mallory get accepted to law school

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2022

Mallory Lucas is headed to Wayne State Law School – and the University of Michigan-Flint helped her to get there.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: May 10, 2022 City Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2022

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing at its May 10, 2022, meeting at the Ypsilanti Council Chambers, City Hall, One South Huron, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, at 6:00 p.m.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2022

The Department of Public Works will be conducting the second spring leaf and brush curbside collection the week of May 2nd through May 5th.

Fire hydrant maintenance on Goodale Avenue

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022

City crews need to perform some fire hydrant maintenance on E. Goodale Ave. Due to this, there will be a partial road closure on E. Goodale Ave., between Hillsdale Ave. and North Ave., beginning Wednesday, April 27.

Chief Winstrom confirms name of officer Involved in April 4 shooting

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom is releasing the following statement

The first of our THRIVE!

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

The first of our THRIVE! wellness events starts on May 2!

Public invited to enjoy 2 million daffodils now blooming in Detroit; city to plant 500K this fall

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

Many areas of the city have begun bursting with millions of yellow daffodils as part of a city effort to help beautify neighborhood parks and boulevards and city officials are encouraging residents to come check them out.

59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place May 21-22 in Downtown East Lansing

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

The 59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 174 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 21-22, 2022.

No injuries in residential fire

By Press release submission | Apr 21, 2022

Other information: Car 3, Truck 1, Engine 2, Rescue 3, Engine 5, Rescue 6, Squad 2 and Squad 6 were dispatched to a single family dwelling structure fire.