Rapidian Community Update (October 3rd, 2020)

Grand Rapids Police Department unveils finalized strategic plan to improve policing. Grand Rapids Public Museum providing internet to families without access. Local First launches new website with enhanced directory of locally-owned businesses. Kent County Health Department reports continued rise in county’s COVID-19 growth. City of Grand Rapids launches e-scooter sharing program. 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-tuesday-sept-29 https://therapidian.org/community-updates-october-1 https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/initatives/police-strategic-plan/police-strategic-plan-fy21-23-final-redline.pdf http://www.wearebaxter.org/ https://www.elncgr.org/ http://www.gaah.org/ https://www.grurbanleague.org/ https://blog.localfirst.com/en/local-first-blog https://www.accesskent.com/Health/covid-19-testing.htm https://www.spin.app/safety