Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
A new hub for Latino business was launched Monday at 1111 Godfrey Ave. SW as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined chamber leaders for a ribbon cutting to promote talent development, training programs and community celebrations — the space supports year-round initiatives.
The International Festival of Holland will return for its seventh year on Saturday, Oct.
10 at the Holland Civic Center Place. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. and will offer live global performances, a children's fiesta, an international marketplace, and food inspired by various cultures.
Bryan Cranston visited Grand Rapids for ArtPrize on Saturday, Oct.
3 — promoting his Dos Hombres tequila brand, serving samples at Silva, and hosting an acting seminar with Broadway Grand Rapids. He also stopped by local businesses to enjoy the city’s art displays.
ArtPrize held its closing ceremony on Oct.
3 at Acrisure Amphitheater, where a record-breaking 3,618 people attended the fashion show. RC Caylan Atelier led the event — verified by Guinness adjudicator Chloe McCarthy — setting a new record for Grand Rapids.
MLive invites locals to vote for their favorite marching band in a weekly poll running from Monday morning until noon today, with prior winners including Cedar Springs + Rockford.
The band with the most votes will be named Marching Band of the Week and featured in a story later this week.
The 75-acre site of a former GM plant is nearly fully redeveloped along U.S. 131.
Facilities for Corewell Health and Benteler Automotive are complete while Gelock’s building will finish by spring, a project expected to add around 450 jobs and boost local growth.
Kent ISD is launching 10 electric school buses to transport students this school year using a $2.1 million EPA grant and $2.3 million state funds.
Charging stations provided by Dean Transportation help support the new vehicles — marking the district's first move toward sustainable transportation.
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