Rapidian Community Update (July 28th, 2020)

Grand Rapids Public Schools starting school year online-only for first nine weeks. Grand Rapids Community College pushes back fall tuition due date, reduces parking fees to help students during pandemic. City of Grand Rapids’ oversight and public accountability office seeking feedback on draft plan to improve policing. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://therapidian.org/community-updates-july-27   GRPS Site:  https://www.grps.org/   GRCC Website:  https://www.grcc.edu/coronavirusinformation/campusannouncements   GRPD Site:  https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department   OPA’s police reform efforts:  https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/meetings/2020-07-21/cow-update-july-21-2020.pdf