News Flash

Green-A-Thon Event

The Portage Youth Advisory Committee, in cooperation with the Portage Environmental Board and Park Board, will host the 13th annual Green-A-Thon to celebrate Earth Day. This year Green-A-Thon will pair with a first-ever sneak peek of the Portage Farmers M...

Construction Begins

Construction on East Milham Avenue from South Westnedge Avenue to Portage Road will begin on Monday, April 12 at 7 AM.  Traffic delays are expected in this area and motorists are urged to seek an alternate route.   Construction in the ro...

Respecting Differences

Join the City of Portage and other community sponsors for the 2021 Respecting Differences.  Valarie Cunningham, MSW, LMSW, leads a presentation titled, “Racial Trauma & Working Together for Healing.”   Cunningham is the CEO and found...

Water Conservation Challenge

Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation 

The City of Portage has abundant sources of freshwater including multiple lakes, a river, a stream, numerous ponds, and a relic bog. These unique bodies of water provide natural ha...

Virtual Meetings

All meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals are broadcast live on Spectrum channel 995 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99.  These meetings are also live-streamed at https://portagemi.viebit.com/index.php?folder...

Board & Commission Openings

Seeking Adults & Youth for Boards & Commissions

The City Council is seeking adults and teens with an interest in local government to serve on a City Council advisory board or commission. Immediate vacancies and expiring terms are available on the f...

Tree Work

The City of Portage has been notified that beginning in late April, Consumers Energy and ITC will remove brush and trees on utility-owned property along the Northwest Portage Bikeway between Oakland Drive and Haverhill Park. Intermittent trail closures wi...

Spring Collections

The City of Portage annual Spring Cleanup Program will run from April 12 – May 13. Each spring, the City of Portage conducts the Spring Cleanup Program, giving residents the opportunity to reduce household clutter and rid their homes of unwanted ...

Portage Parks Updates

As temperatures begin to rise, Portage Parks & Recreation will continue to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities from 7 AM – 9 PM daily.  During early spring, park users will have access to heated restrooms at the following...