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Grand Rapids
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cascade Township has voted to join a multi-community effort to designate the Thornapple River as an official water trail & improve access and information for users. The partners will work on state applications and enhanced signage at Tassell Park this summer. FOX 17
- ➤ Multiple riverfront projects are underway in downtown as the new 12,000-seat amphitheater (opening May 15 with Lionel Richie) nears completion; dam removals, park renovations and high-rise proposals promise to boost local recreation and commerce. Officials say these investments will revitalize the city’s waterfront in the coming months. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tommy's Express opened its new car wash at 1970 Breton Road SE near Breton Village and is offering free washes through Sunday, April 5. The facility includes free floor mat washers and vacuum stations and emphasizes sustainability and guest experience. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GRCC’s student-run taproom now offers takeout beer with Thursday service from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fountain Hill Brewery in the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center; the six rotating 12-ounce canned options (priced $2.50 to $3) support program costs and student scholarships. MLive
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Schools placed Chief Area Instructional Leader Bridget Cheney on leave until June as announced by Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby today, citing a personnel matter. This is the second administrative leave after Deputy Superintendent Brandy Lovelady Mitchell was placed on leave on March 12 (details remain undisclosed). FOX 17
- ➤ Fourth graders at Oakwood Intermediate School (wearing blue and white) celebrated GVSU's national basketball title by cheering for student teacher Nicole Kamin, who earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. Their decorated classroom sparked school pride and teamwork. ABC 13
- ➤ FOX17 is partnering with the Scripps Howard Fund’s 'If You Give a Child a Book...' campaign (serving children in grades K-3) to boost literacy by giving free books at Cesar Chavez Elementary and Kent Hills Elementary Schools. Students can pick four books for their personal libraries. FOX 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kent County Department of Public Works today released its Spring Recycling Guide to help residents dispose of old paint, chemicals, scrap metal and more. It explains curbside options and safe drop-offs — including centers for hazardous waste and electronics. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgetown Township crews are building a 24-inch water transmission pipe at the corner of 48th and Port Sheldon, forcing drivers to use a detour (via Port Sheldon to 36th to Baldwin and back onto 48th) as work continues through November. FOX 17
- ➤ Georgetown Township is closing 48th Avenue from March 30 until Aug. 30 to install a new water main that will support summer water demand; township officials ask residents to follow an odd-even watering schedule to conserve water. FOX 17
- ➤ Nelson Township finalized a deal to take over the Sand Lake Fire Department, with funding tied to a May 5 vote on a 1.5-mill increase that may raise about $315,000 in its first year—linking fire service costs across neighboring townships. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A West Michigan psychologist advises families to prepare safety plans and use breathing & grounding exercises to manage storm anxiety during recent severe weather. Parents can help children stay calm by discussing their feelings openly. ABC 13
- ➤ The National Weather Service warns that straight-line high winds may reach up to 100 mph and cause severe damage — residents should secure loose items, assemble emergency kits, and identify safe indoor spaces, especially if living in mobile homes. ABC 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fulton & Market, a $796 million project led by the DeVos and Van Andel families to convert a downtown parking lot into three high-rise towers along the Grand River, faces questions from a state analysis on its plan to sell 76 luxury condos and rent 595 apartments at premium rates. MLive
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Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the essence of 90s hip-hop reimagined through strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Entry details not specified — Relive the 2000s with top hits and nostalgic vibes from your favorite artists.
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Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Reds at Thousand Oaks — Adults $39, Children 5–12 $16 — Indulge in a delightful array of breakfast favorites and holiday specialties.
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The Lion King Stage Musical
7:30-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets available — Experience the breathtaking artistry and unforgettable music of this award-winning Broadway classic.
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Broadway Rave - Musical Theater Dance Party
7:30 p.m. — The Stache — Cost varies — Dance the night away to Broadway hits and connect with fellow theater lovers.
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Katy on Keys at Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar
8 PM - 12 AM — Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Experience powerhouse vocals and a fun atmosphere with Katy on Keys at this lively dueling piano event.
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Full Moon Sound Bath Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Big Room — Reserve your spot — Experience grounding and deep relaxation under the full moon with intentional sound healing.
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Quintet Revelations by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the power and richness of a piano quintet featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.
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Rivertown Races (10 km)
8 p.m. — Millennium Park — Registration fee — Experience a scenic 10km race amidst the beauty of Grand Rapids' largest urban park.
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We Them Ones Comedy Tour
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket info available — Experience a night of laughter with headliner Mike Epps and a stellar lineup of comedians.
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Join the Grand Rapids ONE, TWO, SEVEN Short Film Team
Do you wanna support a GR film production made-up of a Michigan cast & crew? Follow and make a pledge to the ONE, TWO, SEVEN Seed&Spark page - an original comedic and heartwarming short film shooting this May.
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