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Grand Rapids
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HopCat, a popular craft beer bar with 950 employees and locations including two in Grand Rapids, has been sold to Chicago-based Uncommon Equity. CEO Craig Stage said the sale—undisclosed in value—will not change the restaurant’s focus on great food and craft beer and also includes Stella’s Lounge on Commerce Ave. MLive
- ➤ Meijer Inc. opened a new Meijer Express gas station and convenience store at 1710 28th St. SE in Grand Rapids — the build replaces a smaller store at 2900 Kalamazoo Ave. SE and is situated on the former Christian Reformed Church headquarters site that was demolished earlier this year; the station now has 14 fuel pumps, ready-to-eat meals, and a gift section with space for future developments. MLive
- ➤ General Motors is laying off 1,700 workers in Michigan and Ohio as it adjusts production for electric vehicles due to slower demand. The company said the cuts include both permanent and temporary layoffs and that production will be paused at select facilities until mid next year. WOOD TV
- ➤ Howard Miller—an iconic family clock maker in Zeeland—will open its facility at 860 E. Main St. on Saturday, Nov 1 at 8 a.m. to sell its remaining handcrafted clocks as a thank-you to West Michigan customers; the sale ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 8 and comes before the planned shutdown in 2026. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant Week GR will take place from November 7 to 15 as 72 local restaurants offer fixed-price menus of $25, $35, or $45 — diners will use a digital pass to vote for top chefs, unlock prizes, and support culinary education. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Schools and the teachers union signed four tentative agreements on October 29 — none of which include pay raises. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers are working without contracts as the district and the Grand Rapids Education Association reached tentative agreements on a school calendar and benefits—including a sick day donation program, automatic union dues deductions, and plans to explore professional development days for next year. Salary negotiations remain stalled with the district offering a 4.5% raise while the union demands a 7.5% increase. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study from Michigan Medicine showed that routine childhood and adolescent immunizations in Michigan fell between 2017 and 2023, with HPV vaccination increases slowing over the period. Counties with lower income and more uninsured people saw steeper drops—pointing to a need for targeted efforts to boost vaccination rates. ABC 13
- ➤ Dr. Celia Egan — Director of Obesity Medicine at True Women's Health — says that eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep are key during and after menopause because hormone changes can shift body fat and stress the heart. She says these lifestyle changes along with hormone treatment may help keep muscles strong and maintain a healthy body. FOX 17
- ➤ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Melissa Christensen—a breast cancer survivor who found a lump in her mid-40s in 2015 and chose a bilateral mastectomy to skip chemotherapy—is now celebrating ten years cancer-free and urges women to perform self-exams and get yearly mammograms. Dr. Margaret Brown from Priority Health stressed that noticing changes like nipple inversion or unusual discharge is key to early detection and proper care. FOX 17
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Thunderstruck - America's AC/DC Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The Intersection — Tickets required — Experience the high voltage energy of America's premier AC/DC tribute band live on stage.
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Grand Rapids Ballet: Sherlock
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating ballet that immerses you in the world of Sherlock Holmes with stunning choreography and storytelling.
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Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Concert
5-6:30 p.m. — Royce Auditorium — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band in Grand Rapids.
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State Champs Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience high-energy pop-punk as State Champs showcases their latest album.
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The Book of Mormon
7:30-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets required — Experience the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical hailed as “the best of this century.”
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Vended Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Stache — Purchase tickets online — Experience Vended's energetic performance pushing the boundaries of heavy music.
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Dogs In A Pile Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic sounds of Dogs In A Pile as they blend funk, jazz, and rock on stage.
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Ryan Hurd Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience the chart-topping hits of Nashville's own Ryan Hurd in an electrifying live performance.
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Matt Rife's Stay Golden Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience comedy from one of the biggest stand-up stars today.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Live
5-7:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an a-MEOW-zing musical adventure as Gabby and friends search for colors to rebuild the rainbow.
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