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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids expects all three pools and 15 splash pads to be full during the heat wave, with MLK and Briggs parks holding 250 visitors at a time and Richmond Park 350. John Judnich said staff and lifeguards are in place and urged residents to register early for faster entry + use splash pads if pool access is delayed. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Armani Brown, 18, was sentenced on July 23 for a June 10 crash on the ramp from eastbound I-96 to southbound U.S. 131 where his high-speed police chase reaching 124 mph resulted in the death of 16-year-old Amir Jones—he will serve at least 10 years in prison. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan native Paul Louis Lessard returned to Grand Rapids on July 22 to perform as King George III in Hamilton at Devos Performance Hall—marking a full circle moment since he was born in Okemos and graduated from the University of Michigan. WOOD TV
- ➤ Elijah McCoy, a Michigander inventor whose breakthrough gave rise to the saying the real McCoy, secured his first patent for an automatic engine lubricator on July 23rd, 1872—an invention that improved train and ship operations. He later earned 52 patents—cementing his legacy as a leader in innovation. WOOD TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The I-96 and Plainfield Avenue eastbound ramps in northern Grand Rapids will close for four days for a $4.6 million resurfacing project starting at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 25 — officials said the work will boost travel safety. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ SW Real Estate Investment plans to demolish a vacant grocery store at 4325 Breton Road SE and build 168 apartments—with half reserved for moderate-income residents. The $36.4 million project received a $14.9 million reimbursement boost from the city Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
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LOCASH Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket information not provided — Experience the iconic country music duo as they launch their new record label and perform popular hits.
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Organ Fairchild Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Philmore South — Tickets available now — Experience the fast-rising NY band Organ Fairchild making waves in the music scene.
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T-Rex Fest Featuring The Fever Haze
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant concert by The Fever Haze with their engaging music and lyrics.
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Ghost Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Van Andel Arena — Tickets vary by demand — Experience Ghost's electrifying live tour performance in Grand Rapids.
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Meet the Machines
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Get up close with emergency and construction vehicles before enjoying local bites from Market Hall vendors.
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Dude Perfect Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting stunts and comedy from the popular entertainment group Dude Perfect.
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Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
8:00 p.m. — Calder Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America with music, food, and art at this joyful three-day festival.
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Tigers Jaw Concert with Heart To Gold
8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket information unavailable — Enjoy an evening with Tigers Jaw, a band known for their catchy songs and relatable lyrics.
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Divine Service: The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00-11:15 a.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Attend a reflective service focusing on divine wisdom and the teachings of Christ.
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Igor and Red Elvises Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic and evolving sounds of Igor and Red Elvises live in concert.
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