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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brenner's Bait and Auto, a long-standing family business beloved by the local fishing community in Comstock Park, is up for sale, leaving many loyal customers emotional. FOX 17
- ➤ The inaugural Creston Pride, a LGBTQ+ inclusive festival and parade, is set to take place on Sept. 8 at 123 Caledonia St. NE in Grand Rapids, thanks to a collaboration between En Vivo Church, Creston Neighborhood Association, and Best in Creston. MLive
- ➤ The Kent County Animal Shelter has extended its adoption special to encourage more dog adoptions amid an influx of animals. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash in Grand Rapids closed northbound lanes of US-131 at the Wealthy Street exit on Monday afternoon. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After Kent County's hotel tax increase was approved to support major entertainment projects, small venue owners now seek a share of the revenue for their own improvements. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids acknowledged collecting $81K in parking fees on holidays due to a smartphone app error, with no refunds planned. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Herman's Boy, named Michigan's best small-town restaurant, gained extra attention when Detroit Lions player Aidan Hutchinson visited, creating excitement among patrons and staff. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer is making a second attempt to swim across Lake Michigan, aiming to complete the 82.9-mile journey in 72 hours while carrying 200 pounds of supplies. ABC 13
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Grand Rapids African American Art & Music Festival 2024
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NCCAA Golf Tour - Michigan
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Descendents Live with Circle Jerks and Surfbort
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International Language Cafe at Brewery Vivant
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Norma Jean Live with Darkest Hour and Glassfield
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