Daily editionMonday, November 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
The Good Day Grand Rapids Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of November.
Community
Canal Park along Monroe Avenue in River North reopened after a $9.9 million transformation and now features a plaza, pavilion, scenic overlooks, a 14-foot multi-use trail, a barrier-free canoe and kayak launch, and an Owashtanong playscape designed with the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.
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Business
Haveli Authentic Indian Restaurant and Sweets opened in October at 1020 28th St. SW in Wyoming, offering Punjabi street food, curries, naan, and sweets; carryout is available.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Culture
Fifty Michigan high school marching bands qualified for the MCBA state championship by placing in the top 10 at Oct. 31 prelims, and they will compete Saturday, Nov. 7 at Ford Field in Detroit.
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The Holland American Legion Band will hold a free Veterans Day concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Holland Civic Center Place, continuing a 106-year tradition of patriotic music honoring U.S. service members.
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Government
Planners approved in October a Culver’s on Plainfield, Mercantile Bank’s demolition to add 51 parking spaces, and Boston Square’s 22 townhomes; the Chipotle pickup lane goes to a City Commission hearing on Nov. 10, and the DeVos Ada golf course could start construction in 2027.
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Health
A Holland Hospital neonatal nurse practitioner is urging parents and caregivers to follow current safe sleep practices after her family lost a 4-month-old to sudden infant death nearly 40 years ago.
She advises babies sleep alone, on their backs, in a clear crib and says the Boven Birth Center offers parent advocates, lactation help, and education.
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