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📍 This popular GR bridge is getting makeover | May 28th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
May 28, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and it’s good to be back!

In today’s issue, I’ll cover a new farm development, GRFD’s accomplishment, events, and more.

I hope you’re having a great week so far. And if you’re not, there are only two days until the weekend.😉

~LeQwane L.

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What’s Next For GRPS Seniors?

Over the past few weeks, thousands of high school students from Grand Rapids have graduated.

So what’s next for them?

Nearly half of last year's college-bound GRPS grads chose Grand Rapids Community College, making it the most popular higher-ed destination for the district's students.

GRCC enrolled 48% of the 397 GRPS students heading to college, followed by Grand Valley (17%) and then MSU (7.8%).

Aquinas College ranked highest among private colleges. Overall, grads were evenly split between two-year and four-year schools, highlighting GRCC's strong appeal for local students.

The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Community

Urban Farm Coming to Creston Area

New City Neighbors got the green light to transform a vacant 5.5-acre lot on Ball NE into an urban farm and youth training center. What’s the farm for? The new farm will help hundreds of local students learn farming skills, provide fresh produce for food pantries, and offer incubation space for emerging farmers. The project will also preserve local green space in the Creston area. Construction on the farm will start this fall and its first set of crops should grow by next year. | Read more here

City

GR Fire Dept. Earns Top Rating

Grand Rapids Fire Department has maintained its top-tier ISO Class 1 rating, making it the only department in Michigan and among the top 2% nationwide to earn this award. The rating recognizes exceptional performance in emergency response, dispatch services, and water supply infrastructure. The department plans to keep improving, including opening the new Kendall Fire Station, to further boost public safety as the city continues to grow. | Read what the city has to say

Public

Popular Bridge Gets a Summer Makeover

The historic Gillett Bridge downtown is set to get a makeover. Starting in July, the city will spend nearly $900K to replace the worn-out deck, repaint railings, and upgrade lighting on the popular pedestrian crossing near DeVos Place. The bridge was originally built for trolley cars over a century ago, but now serves as a daily route for locals. It’ll close early July and reopen just after Labor Day, looking better and safer than ever. | Learn the update specifics

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

đŸ›ïž Fill Your Trash Bag with Clothes

Wear Forward, a popular thrift store on 207 E Main Street in Lowell, is hosting a “Fill A Bag” sale this Saturday. The event costs $20 and allows you to bring your own 10-gallon trash bag to fill with clothes. If you’re a thifter, this may be worth checking out!

🔚 Art Prize Registrations Ending

Art Prize is closing its registrations for artists and art venues this Friday. Want to have your work featured or have your business host a few pieces? Visit this site to learn more.

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Where Wednesday

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Featured Event

Glory Days! A musical celebration.

📍 Sullivan Field
📅 June 14
⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM

Fans of Valley Field are putting together a local music video—and you’re invited.

Whether you sing, play an instrument, dance, or just want to be silly, you can be a part of a music video shoot set to Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” for free.

What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Wednesday, May 28th

Thursday, May 29th

Friday, May 30th

Attend anytime this week

Outdoor Fitness Classes | Various parks | Various times | Free to attend

Live Music

Wednesday, May 28th

Thursday, May 29th

Friday, May 30th

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

That’s All For Today


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