Envision the Future!

Envision the Future!

The City of Portage, MI is developing a new Master Plan that will serve as a roadmap to direct future growth and development in the city. Your participation is key in the creation of the Plan! We invite you to share your vision by visi...

Boards & Commissions

Are you interested in local government, serving your fellow citizens, and helping your city grow and thrive? If you said yes to all three, then volunteering at the City of Portage is for you! The city is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve on certain ad...

Stuff a Fire Truck

On Sunday, December 11, the Portage Department of Public Safety will host “Stuff a Fire Truck,” a donation drive benefitting Twelve Baskets Food Pantry, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Sam’s Club on South Westnedge Avenue.  Do...

Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Experience the spirit of the holiday season this Saturday, December 3, at the City of Portage Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Begin the night at the City Centre Mayor’s Tree.  At 6 PM, the winner of the &...

Portage Holiday Market

Portage Holiday Market Returns Saturday, December 3

The Portage Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 East Centre Avenue.  

Shop from local vendors selling gifts, art, stock...

Portage Connect - Winter Driving & Package Safety

Lieutenant Matt Wolfe from Portage Public Safety - Police Division joins host Mary Ruple to discuss winter driving safety, holiday parcel safety, and holiday shopping safety. Click HERE to listen.  If you have a podcast idea, send us an email a p...

Student Loan Debt Relief

APPLY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF.  This one-time debt relief is provided by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration student debt relief plan. It’s a program that provides eligible borro...

Heated Restrooms and Plowed Recreation Trails in Portage Parks

As temperatures begin to drop, Portage Parks & Recreation will continue to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities.  All City of Portage parks will remain open from 7 AM to 7 PM daily.  During late fall, winter and early sprin...

Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony Take Place Saturday

Stuff a Fire Truck On

Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony Return December 3

Portage Holiday Market Returns Saturday, December 3

Arrest Made in August Murder

New “Yoga 4 Life” Course Continues This Winter

Portage Parks & Recreation Has Moved

Heated Restrooms and Plowed Recreation Trails in Portage Parks

Portage Parks & Recreation Hosts Monster Mash This Saturday

Finish The Mural Event

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Sanitary Sewer Overflow - Meredith Street

Portage School Cell Phone

Portage Parks & Recreation Hosts Annual Monster Mash

The Fall Leaf Pickup Program Begins in Zone 1 on October 24, 2022

Concord Street at Boston Avenue - Road Closure

South Westnedge Avenue Lane Closure Northbound Beginning at Andy Avenue

City of Portage & Schupan Asset Management to host Drop-Off Electronics Recycling Event

Final Friday at The Flats & Craft Market for the 2022 Season

New “Yoga 4 Life” Course Starting This Fall

5th Annual Portage Community Art Award Exhibition

Parks & Recreation Presents Fall Festival on Sunday, September 18

Oakland Drive Lane Closure 5600 block of Oakland Drive - Northbound Lane

First Call Closes Out the Summer Concert Series on September 8

NEWS RELEASE

                                 Contact:   Kathleen Hoyle, D...

Invitation for Input: Parks 5-Year Recreation and Open Space Plan

NEWS RELEASE 

Contact: Kathleen Hoyle, Director Parks & Recreation(269) 329-4522

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2022

The City of Portage has initiated a planning process to update the Parks 5-Year Recreation and Open Space Plan. &n...

Parker Hannifin Corporation Donates Bike Repair Station

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Kathleen Hoyle, Director Parks & Recreation  (269) 329-4522 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2022 

Parker Hannifin Corporation Donates Bike Repair Station - Ribbon Cutting Scheduled&...

Romence Road Reconstruction - Angling Road to Oakland Drive

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:  Kendra Gwin, DirectTransportation & Utilities269) 329-4422

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2022 

Beginning Monday, August 8 at 6 AM, Romence Road from Angling Road to Oakland Drive will be open for eastbound traffi...

Portage Road Water Main Installation Northbound Lane Closure

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:  Kendra Gwin, DirectorTransportation & Utilities(269) 329-4422

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2022     

Beginning Monday, August 8 at 8 AM, the northbound curb lane of Portage ...

PDPS News Release

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: Portage Department of Public SafetyLt. Joe McDonnell(269) 329-4567

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 5, 2022 Case No. 22-22457

On August 5, 2022, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Portage Public Safety fire and police divi...