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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new restaurant with sandwiches and a drive-thru is under construction at 3130 Alpine Ave NW in Walker in an outlot of the Green Ridge Square shopping center—city approvals are complete and builders plan to finish soon. MLive
- ➤ Dolce Mini Cakes celebrated National Food Truck Day by parking its lit-up pink truck at 13 On Your Side to serve customizable mini pancakes and other sweet treats — including Nutella, strawberries, and Oreos. Owner Dasani Song said the business began during COVID-19 and has since grown with a second truck serving Mexican food — marking an expansion of her family-run ventures. ABC 13
- ➤ SpartanNash, a local grocery chain with about 20,000 workers, will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers for $1.77 billion—its shareholders are set to receive $26.90 per share. The Grand Rapids Public Museum closed on Wednesday when old pharmaceuticals including nitroglycerin were found in an exhibit, prompting a safety shutdown with the police bomb squad on scene. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 12, Canadian border patrols at the Blue Water Bridge stopped a truck from Michigan and seized over 400 pounds of cocaine (estimated at $15 million) while 27-year-old driver Karamveer Singh faces federal charges for importing and trafficking (this is the fourth major bust at the bridge this year). WOOD TV
- ➤ Two men accused of conspiring to murder Darryl Yarber in a 2023 Grand Rapids case were ordered to stand trial after a four-day preliminary hearing—on Friday a judge determined there was enough evidence to charge them with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. WOOD TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ LG Energy Solution finished a $1.4B expansion in Holland after three years of work and now makes lithium iron phosphate cells for energy storage instead of EV batteries. Production is small now and will grow later this year—helping support power grids with renewable energy. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews fixed a water main break on Friday afternoon (June 27) in Grand Rapids, restoring water service to affected areas. WOOD TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ELM Community is partnering with RMHC West Michigan and the Lindsey Hunter Foundation to help families facing cancer by providing care baskets with comforting items at the Ronald McDonald House in Grand Rapids—efforts that ease emotional and financial stress during long hospital stays. The groups will soon raise funds and expand their reach to support more children and families statewide. ABC 13
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Vintage and Handmade Marketplace
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Discover 60+ vintage and handmade vendors while enjoying live music and tasty treats.
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2025 Frederick Meijer Gardens Experience
8:15 AM – 7:30 PM — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park — $125 — Experience the beauty and artistry of nature in a world-class botanical garden.
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Virtual Reality Experience
1 PM – 6 PM — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Dive into an hour of exciting virtual reality adventures with friends.
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Reeds Lake Trailblazer 5K
8:30-10:00 a.m. — East Grand Rapids Community Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K run with medal awards for top finishers in various age categories.
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iDKHOW Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Pyramid Scheme — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the unique sound of Dallon Weekes, formerly of Panic! at the Disco.
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Keith Scott Blues Concert
4-10 p.m. — Küsterer Brauhaus — Cost TBD — Experience an evening of dynamic blues with Chicago's own Keith Scott.
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Shrek 2 In Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of iconic animation along with live orchestral music.
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Major League Pickleball Mid Season Tournament
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Belknap Park — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Experience an exciting night of pickleball action in Grand Rapids.
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2025 Junior Ballet Intensive
Jul 14-25, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM — Grand Rapids Ballet — Tuition required — A nurturing environment for aspiring young dancers to enhance their skills.
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The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty
6-10 p.m. — Lamar Park — Free entry — Experience the premier Tom Petty tribute with six veteran musicians channeling the Heartbreakers' vibe.
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