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Grand Rapids’ planned riverfront amphitheater could receive a funding boost under a state bill that would allow cities to collect a local lodging tax to support the construction of convention and entertainment facilities.
There was a small protest in Grand Rapids Saturday pushing city commissioners to change a city code— opposers say the ordinance targets the unhoused community.
Over public objections, and with business-owners approval, the Grand Rapids City Commission on Tuesday approved controversial ordinances targeting panhandling and unhoused people. One of the …
"Female riders seem to get a really good crack here"
The proposed city rules come months after a number of downtown businesses and residents asked city officials to effectively ban panhandling in the downtown area.