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📍 Demolition and E-Scooters | March 10th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
March 10, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — your go-to spot for everything happening in the city.

In today’s newsletter, you’ll get news on the demolition happening on the 28th, e-scooters, and information on things happening around town.

But before we get into all that…

I’m not sure if you’ve seen it, but we are in for some beautiful weather this week. We’re inching toward the 70s folks! 😎 

Whether you can enjoy the weather this week or not— I hope you have a productive week!

~LeQwane L.

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The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Development

Demolition Makes Room For New Meijer Gas Station

Have you been on 28th lately? Because the former headquarters of the Christian Reformed Church of North America on 28th and Kalamazoo is becoming a Meijer gas station. Meijer purchased the property last year for ~$7 million. And has started its demolition to make room for its new store and gas station. What’ll happen to the existing gas station steps away? It’ll be demolished as well. | Read more about the new store here

Transportation

E-Scooter Usage Surges

Grand Rapids is heading into its 3rd year providing e-scooters and e-bikes across the city — similar to the DASH, ridership has increased every year since the service launched. And with the city offering reduced fares, e-scooters are seemingly here to say. | Read more about micro-mobility in Grand Rapids

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Community Feature

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🥕 Creston Farmer Market Returns

This June, the Creston Farmers Market is coming back for its second season. The market’s organizers have launched a new Instagram and Facebook page. And announced they’ll be sharing more information soon.

🐯 Detroit Tigers Memorabilia Exhibit

A new Detroit Tigers memorabilia exhibit is set to open at Grand Rapids Public Museum on April 4th. The exhibit will feature 1,200 autographed baseballs, Tiger Stadium seats, and an interactive game.

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, March 10th

Tuesday, March 11th

  • Discount Tuesdays | AMC Theaters | Various Times | AMC Stubs members can enjoy movies at a lowered price, free popcorn refills, and discounted food

  • Open Mic | Founders | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free

  • Intro to Sewing Class | Public Thread | 6 PM - 8:30 PM | $65 | Special 1-day introductory sewing class. Sewing 100 is a workshop to teach you the very basics of sewing

  • Comedy Night | Garage Bar | 7 PM | Free

  • Trivia Night | New Holland | 7 PM | Free

Wednesday, March 12th

Live Music

Wednesday, March 12th

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

That’s All For Today…

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