Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and yes, the weather’s already reminding us it’s not fake summer anymore.

Rain, low 40s to start, and nothing above high 40s this week.

I guess it’s time to dust off the jackets and maybe the hot cocoa earlier than we planned.

Anyway, let’s get into what’s happening in town.

~LeQwane L.

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A briefing of local news that matters

Development

Corewell Health has begun construction on a 118-unit housing complex (located at 648 Ottawa Ave) to attract and retain medical residents and doctors to Grand Rapids. The complex will feature apartments, study areas, retail space, and built-in parking. The tentative opening is set for mid-2027. | Read more

Sports

A local sports company is raising $25M to build a national development league for mixed martial arts fighters. The goal? Unite smaller regional promotions to give rising MMA fighters a pathway to major leagues like the UFC. The expansion includes new events, broadcast deals, and fan experiences, and puts Grand Rapids at the center of a growing combat sports industry. | Read more

City

Kent County is preparing to relocate its administrative offices from downtown to its main campus on Fuller Avenue. The move would place public services like the clerk, treasurer, and health department in one location with easier access and free parking. Construction on the $120M new building could start in late 2026, with the building opening by 2028. | Learn more

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Ada’s biggest Halloween bash is back.

The Pumpkin Prowl takes over River Street starting Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 PM to 8 PM with trick-or-treating with about 15+ stores, music, live performances, a costume contest, food, and family-friendly activities throughout the village.

River Street will be closed to traffic for the event, with activities being focused at Legacy Park, the Dixon Lot, and nearby stores.

Learn more about the Prowl here.

🎃 Downtown Market Gets Spooky

This weekend, the Downtown Market is hosting its second annual Oddities Market - an outdoor art market. The event will feature 45 vendors and family-friendly activities.

🐉 Tattoo Festival

The GR Tattoo Festival is bringing 400 tattoo artists and vendors to the DeVos Place starting this Friday. The event is open to all ages and will have a Halloween costume contest with a $1,000 grand prize.

⛽ Come and Gone

All of the Kum and Go gas stations in Grand Rapids have been sold to a chain called “Casey’s”. The chain from Iowa has 3,000 locations across 19 other states.

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