Good Day
Grand Rapids
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County and township officials gathered at Grand River Riverfront Park in Lowell Township to mark progress on the Grand River Greenway, a trail along Michigan’s longest river that will span 85 miles when complete. The two-year project will invest $150 million from state and federal funds — linking with other popular trails to provide a safe outdoor path for local residents. FOX 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids police said a man died after his car hit a tree — it rolled on private property along Annchester Drive SE and pinned him as he left his vehicle on Monday morning. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trisha Yearwood will perform a holiday concert with the Grand Rapids Symphony on Dec. 17 at DeVos Performance Hall, and tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday—she has earned three Grammys and five No. 1 hits. WOOD TV
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Public Museum will display the complete Clapp Family Mastodon on Sept. 11—having been discovered in 2022 during a drainage project. The exhibit will feature a 3D-printed model and real bones, with plaques that teach how the mastodon lived. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Grand Rapids seem to have peaked at about $3.39 a gallon because nearly all refineries are running at full capacity and production remains steady. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said prices will likely drop below $3 later this year—unless unexpected events occur. FOX 17
- ➤ Consumers Energy said it will ask regulators to let households and businesses in 10 Midwest states share $29 million in costs to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant running. The plant was meant to retire on May 31, but a federal order kept it open, and the company will ask to pass on the costs after the order ends on Aug. 21 — moving the extra cost to customers across the region. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Classes at Grand Rapids South Christian did not start today after administrator, teacher, and coach Mark VanStee died in a car crash Tuesday — the school postponed all Tuesday events and asked for prayers for his family and community. WOOD TV
- ➤ South Christian High School postponed its first day of classes after longtime teacher Mark VanStee died on Aug. 19 - he taught social studies, coached golf, and served as dean since 2003. The school canceled all planned activities and asked the community to pray for his family and colleagues. MLive
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Conversations, Un-Corked: Chapter IV - The Iconic Wines of Emidio Pepe
7-9 p.m. — Grand Vin — $125 per person — Experience the elegance of Emidio Pepe’s wines with unique tastings and gourmet charcuterie.
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Moms with Moms Gathering
10-11 a.m. — Allendale Township Library — Free coffee and tea — Connect and bond with fellow mothers while children play.
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Small Foreign Festival
4:20-10:20 a.m. — Sullivan Field — Free entry — Celebrate summer with art, music, food, and a lively artist market in Grand Rapids.
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JP & The Energy Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar — Cover charge TBA — Enjoy a lively night with modern pop music and nostalgic throwbacks from up-and-coming band JP & The Energy.
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Angry Zeta Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Experience the unique fusion of punk, country, and hillbilly sounds from Argentina.
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Harry Dean and the Dusty Boys Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar — Free entry — Experience the live sounds of Harry Dean and the Dusty Boys in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Kidz Bop Live: Certified BOP Tour
6-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic Kidz Bop Live with beloved songs and interactive fun for kids.
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GrandCon: Michigan's Premier Gaming Convention
10 AM – 10 AM — DeVos Place — Ticketed events available — Celebrate tabletop gaming with a weekend full of fun, including cosplay and tournaments.
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Back Outside: The Block Party
12-9 p.m. — Boston Square Neighborhood Association — Free entry — Celebrate Black culture and community through food, fun, and local vendors.
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Divine Service on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 – 11:15 AM — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a joyful Divine Service filled with grace and community spirit.
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