Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Eastown will close Wealthy Street from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Sept.

19, for its 53rd annual Streetfair featuring over 100 booths, live music, and activities for all ages.

A new Culver's restaurant is planned for Grand Rapids' northeast side to replace a vacant Denny's location.

The project is expected to boost local dining options (details pending).

Grand Rapids is set to welcome over 1 million visitors for ArtPrize.

Organizers advise reserving parking plus using DASH transit to keep the event moving safely.

Flight IV bands from Edwardsburg, Ionia, and Sparta will perform in the Michigan Competing Band Association season starting with the Sept.

19 Jenison Invitational, and they will appear at events including the state championship at Ford Field on Nov. 7 — showcasing local musical talent.

Linda Lewandowski resigned from her role as dean of the College of Nursing at GVSU, and interim dean Jeffrey Potteiger will lead the college as it plans its next chapter.

University officials provided no further details on her departure.

The latest drought report shows that, as of Sept.

15, severe dryness affects parts of the western Upper Peninsula while Genesee County and areas near Detroit face moderate drought, and heavy rain kept Grand Rapids moist; rainfall ranged from 2 to 15 inches (NOAA report).

Construction crews began the park renovation at Tassell Park in Cascade Township on Thursday, marking a project that will feature a playground, gazebo & boardwalk, expanded parking, and a new fountain with work slated to finish by the end of 2027.

During Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a Grand Rapids woman with the condition is sharing her story to support others as Corewell Health improves care & local hospitals plan a walk.

She believes connecting affected individuals builds a helpful community.

CWD Real Estate Investment is building The Vault Hotel - Grand Rapids on Pearl Street in the historic Michigan Trust Building.

The boutique hotel will offer 63 rooms and a speakeasy inside an old vault; construction is set to begin in 2027 with an opening before summer 2028.

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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.

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