Good Day
Grand Rapids
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allora in downtown Grand Rapids is a new coastal Italian restaurant at 201 Monroe Ave NW that serves seafood and light pasta dishes inspired by Executive Chef Luke VerHulst’s 10-day tour from Naples to Sicily — its menu features seasonal local ingredients and Italian-style decor. Today it is open until 10 p.m., with extended dining hours from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday while remaining closed on Sunday and Monday. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was hit and killed by a train near 28th Street and Birchcrest Drive around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday — Grand Rapids police are investigating the accident. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frederik Meijer Gardens marked a milestone Tuesday morning by welcoming its 16 millionth visitor when Amy Smith of Muskegon, visiting with her parents from Asheville, received a surprise with complimentary admission, concert tickets, merchandise, and a floral arrangement. The achievement comes during the park’s 30th anniversary—its recent events like a corpse flower bloom and winter light show have driven record attendance and set expectations to reach 17 million visitors in coming years. WOOD TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aquinas College in Grand Rapids chose Sister Maureen Geary as its permanent 10th president by unanimous board vote—she served as interim president after the previous president resigned. A native of Grand Rapids with decades of experience in education and finance, Geary will lead the college as it prepares for her inauguration at Homecoming in mid-September. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Catherine's Health Center is now providing 40 hours per week of primary care at Mel Trotter Ministries, a downtown shelter that helps people facing homelessness with food, shelter and job training. The center also offers dental, psychiatric and case management services to better support low-income residents. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by Housing Next shows Kent County will need 34,000 new homes by 2029 and Grand Rapids must add almost 13,000 as a lack of affordable housing worsens homelessness. The study also finds a gap of about 22,000 homes for sale and 12,000 rental homes while local efforts—like changing rules and finding new building areas—aim to kick off future projects. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Ditch Lily Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Tickets from $34.00 — Experience Ditch Lily perform live without any hidden fees.
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Donate Life Night at the Zoo
6-9 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — $5 suggested donation — Celebrate life while exploring the zoo after-hours and enjoying sweet treats with community partners.
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Five Iron Frenzy Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of ska and punk music with Five Iron Frenzy and support from Boy Detective.
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Grand Rapids Trail Run
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery — Registration required — Enjoy scenic trails as you challenge yourself in a 5K, 9K, or 18K run/hike.
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Oddities & Curiosities Expo
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — DeVos Place — Ticket prices vary — Explore the bizarre at this unique expo featuring oddities and curiosities.
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Youth Baseball Skill Development Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Cornerstone University — Tuition based — Improve baseball skills with experienced coaches and CU players in a fun summer camp setting.
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REDFERRIN Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the electrifying sounds of Warner Music Nashville’s rising star Redferrin and his unique blend of country and hip-hop.
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