Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Firefighters + police officers + community members climbed 110 flights of stairs at LMCU Ballpark on Saturday, Sept.

12 to honor 9/11 victims; participants read each victim’s name and rang a bell while carrying up to 80 pounds of gear.

Alebird revived a longtime community tradition by serving Southern-style fried chicken dinners on Wednesday nights at the historic Byron Hotel building in Byron Center—where guests enjoy craft beers and modern menu favorites amid vintage photos celebrating its rich past.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum teams with Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design to launch a fashion exhibit featuring historic garments in its largest closet (the museum’s community archive) on the second floor.

Curator Andrea Melvin said the display highlights pieces from the 1880s to today.

The Planning Commission approved a $19M plan by Commonwealth Development to convert the former Stocking Elementary School at 863 Seventh St. NW into 48 affordable apartments (24 each from the renovated school and new construction).

Construction will begin in late 2027 if tax credits are secured by Oct. 1.

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.

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.

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