Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Business leaders, residents and city officials unveiled a new mural Tuesday celebrating the rebranded River North District, formerly Monroe North.

Installed on Silva’s wall at 975 Ottawa Ave NW, the artwork highlights the area’s growth along the Grand River — funded by public and private donors.

Maggie's Kitchen closed on Aug.

29 after Saturday's service (at 636 Bridge St. NW) due to the owner's need to focus on family. The Mexican restaurant, which served the West Side for 43 years, said it will update customers as circumstances change.

The Grand Rapids Public Library is accepting applications from local poets to serve as the next Poet Laureate for a three-year term.

Applications are open (Sept. 1-Oct. 31) with a panel set to choose the winner and an announcement planned for February.

Grand Rapids is switching from Lime to Veo for its shared mobility services to save costs and boost safety; riders will download the Veo app for e-scooters and e-bikes (with tricycles coming soon) and qualify for a low-income rate at $5 a month.

Cascade Township has begun a $10M renovation at 3.2-acre Tassell Park, which includes a new boardwalk, a below-street walkway beneath Cascade Road, and a rentable pavilion (phase one construction begins in September while additional improvements come in 2027).

The project aims to enhance access to the riverfront and nearby businesses.

Construction began on the 72-unit Lowell Flats apartment complex at 1131 Bowes Road on Aug.

26. Forty-eight units are reserved for middle-income households and the project is set to open in summer 2027 (54 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments).

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Canfield Clean Air for a Cause

Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.