Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spectrum expands high-speed internet to over 670 homes and businesses in rural Kent County, enhancing connectivity with speeds up to 1 gbps as part of their Rural Construction Initiative. MLive
- ➤ Grand Rapids prioritizes major high-traffic streets for snow clearing and aims to clear all roads within 24-36 hours of a weather event, using environmental and budgetary considerations for salt use. ABC 13
- ➤ The Grand Rapids City Commission approved incentives for two projects by Construction Simplified, aiming to add 129 apartments to West Fulton Street, set to begin by late spring or early summer. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids will see a $5 million road reconstruction including three new roundabouts, a 100-year-old water main replacement, and new bike lanes starting March 2025 on Boston Street. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tracy Meier, a cancer survivor from Grand Rapids, triumphed over chemotherapy-induced heart failure with a successful transplant and is set to be honored at a Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Monster Jam is set to bring 12,000-pound trucks and world-champion drivers to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for a thrilling event featuring competitions of speed and skill from March 7-9. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Catholic Central secured their ninth consecutive league title with a dramatic buzzer-beater three-pointer by junior Zay Larthridge for a 47-44 victory over Forest Hills Central. MLive
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Valentine's Celebration with Filipino Cuisine
The event features a special dinner highlighting Filipino food, complete with karaoke and the presence of local hosts, with options for half and full table tickets.
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Rascal Flatts with Lauren Alaina & Chris Lane
Iconic country trio Rascal Flatts will perform live alongside Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
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Divine Service on the 6th Sunday after Epiphany at Messiah Lutheran Church
The Divine Service at Messiah Lutheran Church will feature livestreaming and include a Sunday School and Bible Class beforehand, focusing on blessings through faith.
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Rock Bottom String Band Live Performance
The Rock Bottom String Band will be performing live at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids, providing an evening of music from 6 PM to 10 PM.
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Grand Rapids Ballet Presents: Peter Pan
Experience a magical journey with the Grand Rapids Ballet's captivating full-length performance of Peter Pan at DeVos Performance Hall.
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An Evening with Brad Tursi: Musical Reflections and Storytelling
Brad Tursi will perform a collection of songs inspired by life, love, and personal experiences, showcasing his unique acoustic style and heartfelt lyrics.
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GRWebDev: Building a Browser-Based Mobile App with Django
This event will cover the process of building a browser-based mobile application using Django, with insights on technology stack and application design.
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Eddie Spaghetti Concert in Grand Rapids
Eddie Spaghetti will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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West Michigan Home and Garden Show 2025
The West Michigan Home and Garden Show features over 300 local businesses, 12 display gardens, and a range of seminars to prepare for the upcoming spring season.
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Sound Bath Experience in the Planetarium
Experience a unique sound bath led by Catherine from Yoga Zen under the stars in the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Planetarium.
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