🌱 Black History Month Apparel + Ambassador Bridge Closures

Good day, people of Grand Rapids! Erica Zenn here with today's edition of the Grand Rapids Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A little snow. High: 40 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Grand Rapids today:

1. Grand Rapids Chamber officials have shared their concern over Ambassador Bridge closures. The bridge is one of the busiest international border crossings in the country and Grand Rapids relies on the imports crossing the border. Supply chain issues were already apparent due to the pandemic and Chamber officials warn that a bridge closure could further exacerbate the problem. (WOODTV.com)
2. The Grand Rapids John Ball Zoo is holding a hiring event for seasonal zoo employees. The event is on Thursday at the John Ball Zoo Ballroom. Zoo officials say they are offering competitive pay, free lunch, and scheduled pay increases in an attempt to attract prospective employees. (MLive.com)
3. Two Grand Rapids teens partner together to create Black History Month-themed apparel. The apparel will be sold as an exclusive at participating Meijer stores across the region. High school students Minni Peters and Anala Millbrooks are receiving support from professional artist Jalexia Stoutmyre during their creation of two designs for the clothing. (Fox17)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Special Olympics Screening At The Walker City Recreation Department (9:00 AM)
• Virtual Family Time At The Grand Rapids Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• EatGR Grand Rapids #1 FoodBlog has announced the opening of a new buffet at the corner of Clyde Park and 54th St. Click to try the new Chinese buffet. (Instagram)
• Get to know Oliverio, one of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks' board members! (Facebook)
• Visitors of all ages can now interact with the Grand Rapids Public Museum's new Sturgeon Excursion digital game to explore and interact with the history, culture, and science of the environment. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.