🌱 Grand Rapids Sidewalk Snow Pilot Program + Pastor Departure

Morning, people of Grand Rapids! Erica Zenn here with the latest Grand Rapids Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very cold. High: 22 Low: 6.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. The Cathedral of Saint Andrew Pastor will be departing from the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids. Father Rene Constanza will be leaving the Diocese since he has been elected the new president of the Paulist Fathers organization. Diocese officials have not found a replacement for the departing pastor who is set to leave his post by June. (Fox17)
2. The future of the Grand Rapids Sidewalk Snow Pilot Program is unclear as the program enters its final two months. The program clears one hundred miles of sidewalks in Grand Rapids when more than two inches of snow accumulates. Feedback about the project has been fairly positive according to the Grand Rapids Director of Public Works. (WOODTV.com)
3. Some debit and credit cardholders have been offered free admission into some Grand Rapids museums. Those who hold cards with Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank will receive access to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Public Museum. Those who qualify must show their cards during admission along with a photo ID. (GR|MAG)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• FLEX Hour At The Walker City Recreation Department (1:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Grand Rapids is reminding the community to stay warm and safe if they venture out in the winter weather. (Instagram)
• The Grand Rapids Symphony is mourning the unexpected loss of violinist David Wheeler. (Facebook)
• The Grand Rapids Fire Department announced that units reported to a structure fire in the 900 block of 3rd St NW. (Facebook)

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— 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.