Rapidian Community Update (October 17th, 2020)

MDHHS clarifies statewide COVID-19 rules replacing Gov. Whitmer’s orders. Grand Rapids Clerk’s Office extends hours for in-person voter registration, absentee ballot applications. 2020 census count ends Thursday with Grand Rapids official reporting nearly all residents likely counted. Downtown Grand Rapids street designated "Breonna Taylor Way" after City Commission approval. Grand Rapids Police Department hosting two gun buyback events. 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-october-13  https://therapidian.org/community-updates-thursday-oct-15   https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-541962--,00.html   https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OCBVESBqRA   https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Grand-Rapids-Police-Department-Draft-Strategic-Plan-Fiscal-Year-2021-2023