Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
🏘️ Community
Today, Kent County hosts South Community Fest at Brewer Park in Byron Center from 4 to 7 p.m. where free backpacks, school supplies, and children’s activities are offered; a North Community Fest will be held on Aug.
13 at Kent County North Campus in Cedar Springs with similar family fun and county services.
Ada Township is preparing a $10.23 million pedestrian bridge over the Grand River on Knapp Street to connect trails as part of the Grand River Greenway and improve safety for non-motorists.
The project will finish by August 2027, with Knapp Street closures planned then.
💼 Business
A vacant Denny's near I-96 and Plainfield Ave may soon be replaced by a Culver's if the city approves a special land use request on Aug.
13, with the new 4,100 sqft building expected to create 60 jobs + feature a two-lane drive-thru.
The Advanced Manufacturing Expo starts today at DeVos Place downtown and runs through Thursday.
This free event, open to families, will showcase robotics, metalworking & safety innovations.
🎓 Education
GRPS launched a search for a new superintendent as the contract ends.
It will hold town halls on Aug. 11 at Southwest Middle High School, Aug. 12 at Union, Aug. 13 at Ottawa Hills High School and Sept. 16 at GRPS University, with applications due by Oct. 4.
🎉 Grand Rapids Events
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Grand Rapids Ballet School: Adult Summer Showcase
8:15-11:15 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Cost not specified — Celebrate the artistry and dedication of adult dancers after a week of intensive ballet training.
VIP Album Signing with Lou Gramm
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Acrisure Amphitheater — Concert tickets sold separately — Meet the legendary singer Lou Gramm up close and get your album signed.
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