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Get on up, Grand Rapids! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything going on today in Grand Rapids.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 57 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. Grand Rapids Community College has announced a 0.9 percent tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year. The hike equates to a $1 increase per contact hour. The increase was unanimously approved by the college's Board of Trustees at a Monday night meeting. (MLive.com)
2. The Grand Rapids Fire Department has ruled the fire at Wealthy Street's Tatum Bookbinding shop as arson. The incident began on Mar. 14 when a two-alarm fire erupted at the shop. Investigators found evidence of a forced entry and were suspicious of how the fire behaved. Initial reports do not believe it was an inside job. (WOODTV.com)
3. Southbound U.S. 131 lanes were closed due to a Tuesday night crash. Traffic was backed up for miles after the freeway was closed at Hall Street exit 83A, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The lanes reportedly reopened at 6:15 p.m. (MLive.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Virtual Family Time At The Grand Rapids Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Habitat Stewardship Day At Millenium Park (12:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Grand Rapids reminds the community that Market/Monroe Ave and Fulton Street W will be under construction until August. (Facebook)
• Did you know that groundwater impacts our drinking water, sanitation, and food supply? Click to learn more about Grand Rapids' groundwater. (Facebook)
• The Grand Rapids Art Museum explores the freeform textile art of Carole Harris. Click to see the stunning artwork. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.