Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
🎭 Culture
Aquinas College celebrates 30 years of its Contemporary Writers Series with free events.
Poet Sarah Kay will open on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Wege Ballroom, followed by Joy Harjo on Nov. 12 and student poets on Feb. 18, with Luis Alberto Urrea closing on March 18, 2027.
📰 Economy
Gas prices dipped to $4.05 on Monday, Aug.
24 in Grand Rapids as AAA data showed statewide costs ranged from $3.91 in Newaygo to $4.40 in Antrim counties — drivers are advised to combine errands to save on fuel.
🎓 Education
Grand Rapids Public Schools opened four fully accessible playgrounds on Monday for students, including a ribbon cutting at the Gerald R.
Ford Academic Center (with additional sites at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, Kent Hills Elementary and Martin Luther King Junior Leadership Academy).
Students returned to class on Monday, Aug.
24, under a new state law that bans cell phone use during lessons at Grand Rapids Public Schools. Some parents praised the reduced screen time while others worried about emergency contact (calls should go to the main office).
🏥 Health
Dr. David Rzeszutko from Priority Health offers advice to reduce stress during busy back-to-school routines — tips include managing school drop-offs, pickups and extracurricular activities.
Local families can visit the Wellbeing Hub for more guidance.
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