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• GR’s air quality

• Paused plans

• Farmers’ market seeks vendors

Let’s get into it.

~LeQwane L.

The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Weather

GR’s Air Quality Ranked The Worst in the U.S.

Over the weekend, wind brought dust from the Plains to Grand Rapids— making the city top charts for the poorest air quality in the USA. The Air Quality Index hit 397, which could irritate the eyes, throat, and nose. Even limiting outdoor activities. | Read more here

Development

Gaslight Village Development Troubles

The development plan to bring 180 housing apartments and a 7-story mixed-use building to Gaslight Village is potentially being paused. After feedback from locals with concerns about the size of the mixed-use building and its impact on Reeds Lake Park. The city will seek more before moving forward with the project. | Learn more about the state of the project here

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

✈️ New Airline Connects GR to Florida and North Carolina

A new airline is offering nonstop flights from GRF International to North Carolina and Flordia starting this summer. Starting May 23, passengers can fly to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and from June 13, the airline will add service to Lakeland, Florida. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights on Fridays and Mondays using Boeing 737 aircraft, with one-way fares starting at just $59.

🧑‍🌾 Farmer’s Market Vendor Applications Open

The Creston Farmer’s Market is looking for vendors — interested or know someone who might be? Click here.

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, March 17th

• St. Patrick's Day Open Skate | Patterson Ice Center | 4 PM - 5:50 PM | $10 per person $7.00 if you wear green. Skate Rental Included

Wednesday, March 19th

• Local History Roundtable | GVSU DeVos Center | 1 PM - 8 PM | Free | This year's theme, Cultivating Connections, will examine local communities faced in the past and their impact on the present

• Grand Rapids Gold VS Raptors 905 | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $14

Events you can attend anytime this weekend…

• Various family/ individual events | Free | Check out what recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week

• Girl Scout Cookie Season is in | Various locations | Find cookies here

Live Music

Monday, March 17th

• Daniel Pladdet | Küsterer Brauhaus | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free | St Patty's Irish music

• The Banshees of Inisherin | Wealthy Theatre | 8 PM | $8 - $12

Tuesday, March 18th

• Julian Lage Concert | St. Cecilia Music Center | 7:30 PM - 9 PM | $25 - $55

*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.

That’s All For Today…

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