Grand River restoration

Grand Rapids is seeking financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore the rapids to the Grand River, but public feedback on the project must be sought first.

Harrison Park Academy is celebrating the opening of a new health clinic, more than $2 million in federal funding is headed to West Michigan to restore the rapids while guarding against sea lamprey, Grand Rapids is considering a new noise ordinance in response to complaints about loud protests, and more.

$2.1 million in federal funding is now headed to West Michigan to meet those goals

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses a Grand Rapids pilot program aiding chronically homeless women and Muskegon lands two economic development projects. Also, one of downtown Grand Rapids transformational projects, Acrisure Amphitheater, celebrated completion of its canopy.

The Acrisure Amphitheatre is halfway done, a stretch of the Grand River is being revitalized, GVUS hosts a screening of the film Counted Out this Thursday, and more.

Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the Grand River Restoration project, a survey indicates people want more ‘eatertainment’ in downtown Grand Rapids and advocates say enforcement of a federal law would be a costly burden.

The Grand River restoration project is one step closer to realization after the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy approved a revised permit application

Kent County has already contributed $500-thousand to the restore the rapids project and promises another $900-thousand if the group makes progress by certain deadlines

Grand Rapids Whitewater president and CEO Steve Heacock discusses state requesting city of Grand Rapids design modifications and project status.

BAMF Health has secured investments from two tribal development firms, a Muskegon ministry is opening free student pantries, teams in the Grand River are working to relocate endangered Mussels, and more.