Connie Bohatch (foreground), Grand Rapids Community Development Director, with Housing Rehabilitation staffers, from left, Ken Holton, Doug Stek, Martin Heuter, Lisa Gulledge and Justin Stadt at a rehabbed home at 643 Delaware St.
City Waiting For Federal
Foreclosure Fund Help
David Czurak
GRAND RAPIDS — The federal government is getting set to release $3.9 billion to help communities buy and fix up foreclosed properties. The Center for American Progress reported that Michigan is one of a dozen states likely to get more than $100 million of those funds, and the city is looking forward to receiving its share, whatever that amount may be. (Full Text)
Charity Care Increases
At Saint Mary’s
Elizabeth Slowik
GRAND RAPIDS — Saint Mary’s Health Care spent more than its operating margin for its community benefit programs in fiscal 2008, CFO Steve Pirog said last week. (Full Text)
New Commercial Project
Set For Vacant Property
David Czurak
GRAND RAPIDS — Because the city recently revised a three-year-old brownfield, a new commercial development will get started on Michigan Street next spring, one that not only has the strong support of city officials but also the backing of neighborhood and business associations. (Full Text)
Parking Deck Rising
In Downtown Holland
Anne Bond Emrich
HOLLAND — Construction on Holland’s first-ever parking ramp got underway in mid-July on the north side of Seventh Street between College and Columbia avenues. (Full Text)MORE NEWS THIS WEEK
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