Former President Donald Trump concluded his 2024 presidential campaign with a final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, marking the end of his third run for the White House. Trump expressed gratitude to his supporters and acknowledged the significance of the swing state of Michigan in the election. The event, which took place in the early morning hours, featured a reflective Trump thanking his supporters for their unwavering loyalty throughout his political journey.
Former President Donald Trump will end his 2024 presidential campaign with a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the same location he used to conclude his 2016 and 2020 bids. This event highlights the significance of Michigan, a swing state, in Trump’s strategy to reclaim the White House. The rally will be held at the Van Andel Arena on November 5, 2024.
Brio Living Services is building a 26-unit independent senior living facility called The Ravines on its Porter Hills Village campus in Grand Rapids Township. The nearly 50,000-square-foot building will have apartments ranging in size from 1,360 to 1,480 square feet, each with amenities like fully equipped kitchens, 9-foot ceilings, high-quality finishes, personal garages, and storage spaces. The building will also have a large common space with a game room and outdoor area on the third floor. The units will range in price from $375,000 to $625,000, and residents will also pay a monthly $3,200 services fee that covers everything including all utilities, maintenance, taxes, and meals.
Micah Atkins, the ringleader of a 2023 carjacking in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison. Two 17-year-old girls were carjacked on January 12, 2023, when they stopped to check their phones for directions. The teens approached the SUV and asked for a ride to a gas station, but then demanded $20 and pointed metal objects at the girls, which they believed to be guns. The girls were forced to drive to a different location and then ordered out of the SUV. They immediately called 911, but the SUV was lost during a brief pursuit. It was later found after it crashed into a Grand Rapids police cruiser. All four teens in the SUV fled but were later apprehended. The victims testified about the traumatizing impact the carjacking had on their lives, expressing fear and mistrust. Judge Christina Elmore emphasized that Atkins made a deliberate choice to commit the crime and rejected his attorney’s pleas for leniency based on his age.
From March 1-15, the Citywide Art Show will exhibit artworks created by students of all ages in downtown Grand Rapids. This free event is an opportunity to witness the creativity and artistic talents of the city’s young artists.
Grand Rapids City Commission unanimously approves zoning changes aimed at increasing housing availability, sparking concerns about neighborhood character among opponents.
The Grand Rapids City Manager has proposed a $690 million spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year with a focus on improving customer service and public safety. The proposed budget includes hiring additional emergency dispatchers, firefighters, and customer service representatives. The budget also aims to improve equity outcomes through investments in affordable housing, eviction prevention, and lead service line replacements.
The cities of Grandville and Wyoming, located near Grand Rapids, Michigan, will commemorate Arbor Day this Friday by planting trees in their communities. Arbor Day is observed annually on the last Friday of April and has been a recognized national holiday since 1970, following President Richard Nixon’s proclamation. Its inception dates back to 1907 when President Theodore Roosevelt encouraged schoolchildren to participate in tree planting activities.
