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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids is planning a series of events + contests and digital projects to honor its 175th anniversary after officials celebrated the city's incorporation on April 2. The birthday party will be held Saturday, June 7 at Rosa Parks Circle and a traveling mobile museum exhibit will visit different parts of the city. MLive
- ➤ Hope’s Second Chance Animal Sanctuary will reopen later this month for cats and soon for dogs to provide free boarding for pets of domestic violence survivors seeking safe housing. Haley McLean said the nonprofit will host a virtual walk/run-a-thon (in April) and a masquerade gala (on May 15) to raise the funds needed to keep the shelter open. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Nine Grand Rapids Civic Theatre students, three staff members and the driver were injured when their bus hit a guardrail on I-96 near Kent Street in Portland Township while heading to Oberlin College—one student remains in critical condition. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ More than two years after Jontell White, 30, was shot and killed outside Metro Grand Rapids on January 14, 2023, police ask anyone with information to help solve the murder—detective Brandon Romero said additional witnesses may still be identified. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids police are asking anyone with information to help solve the January 14 killing of 30-year-old Jontell White outside a bar on South Division Avenue north of Burton Street so his family may get closure. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in Grand Rapids closed yesterday because a power outage forced the school to shut its doors—other district schools stayed open as spring break began on Friday and classes will resume April 14. WOOD TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Retail suites in the historic Belford and Peck buildings on Monroe Center are on the market; the Belford units are listed at $1.45 million and the Peck units at $2.7 million with over 11,000 square feet available in each building. Rockford Property Management partnered with Mike VanGessel to sell more than 20,000 square feet of space — current tenants like Gazelle Sports, Jimmy John’s, and Garden District continue their leases. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Devoted Detroit Tigers fan Steve Nagengast is showing his collection of more than 1,200 baseball items in a new exhibit called Play Ball! The World’s Largest Collection of Detroit Tigers Baseballs, which opens today at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The exhibit features a rare 1933 baseball signed by Babe Ruth—he bought it after a tricky process with a friend and later had it recertified when the original paperwork was lost. MLive
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Grand Rapids Rise vs. Vegas Thrill
7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Check out this exciting matchup between the Grand Rapids Rise and the Vegas Thrill.
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Headband Henny Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Headband Henny, Motion Sick, Griff Paws, and Daniel Brock.
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Grand Rapids Woodcock Walk 2025
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Experience a unique outdoor birdwatching event with a limited number of participants.
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Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Show
9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Rogers Plaza Town Center — Free entry — Explore museum-quality exhibits and get hands-on with geode cracking and artisan displays.
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Andrew Orolfo Live Comedy Show
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Filipino American comedian Andrew Orolfo, a San Francisco comedy staple.
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FACS Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience live music with FACS, Kind Beast, and Harper Kill in a vibrant venue.
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Real Friends Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Real Friends, Broadside, Years Later, and Hexing.
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Woodcock Walk in Grand Rapids
7:30-9 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Explore the beauty of nature as you search for woodcocks in a guided walk.
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Pretty Sure Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of local music with Pretty Sure, Quilter, Death By Lions, and Dogsneeze.
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-10 p.m. — Elevation — Check website for ticket info — Experience expansive artistry and relatable storytelling from rising country music star Vincent Mason.
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