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Grand Rapids
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gaslight Be Cafe in Grand Rapids celebrates its grand opening, exclusively employing intellectually disabled 'be-ristas' to create a space of inclusivity and opportunity. FOX 17
- ➤ South Division Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids evolves into a thriving vintage and art hub, drawing customers and fostering a tight-knit business community. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former John Ball Zoo employee, Steve Pook, faces charges for secretly recording visitors, including under women's skirts. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids successfully hosted its first-ever Korean culture festival, KWave, showcasing music, drama, and beauty aspects of South Korea. FOX 17
- ➤ GRAMMY Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix is set to return to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on December 11 for their 'Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour'. WOOD TV
- ➤ Robinett's in Grand Rapids launches a Peanuts-themed corn maze to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz's cartoon, featuring a 6.5-acre design with Charlie Brown. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forest Hills Superintendent Benjamin Kirby credits his success in education leadership positions to the influence of strong male role models during his youth. MLive
- ➤ Maleika Joubert Brown, as Grand Rapids Public Schools' first Ombudsperson, has advised on 75 cases and is now expanding support to students for resolving school-related issues. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand River restoration project in Michigan progresses ahead of schedule with over 4,000 freshwater mussels already relocated to improve the ecosystem. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gwen Walz campaigns in West Michigan, emphasizing education and critiquing Trump's policies, aiming to secure votes in the key swing state. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
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Ben Sollee Live at Midtown Green
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ArtPrize 2024: An International Celebration of Art
Experience a vibrant annual art competition in Grand Rapids that showcases diverse visual and experiential art while promoting inclusiveness and creativity.
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Grand Rapids African American Art & Music Festival 2024
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Music at The Intersection: Chaka Khan with Trombone Shorty & Esperanza Spalding
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NCCAA Golf Tour - Michigan
Experience a series of golf tournaments dedicated to supporting student-athletes and coaches involved in mission trips.
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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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