🌱 NAACP Press Conference + City High Ranked Best In Michigan

Morning, Grand Rapids! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cold with periods of sun. High: 45 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. The Grand Rapids City Commissioners pushed against a new parking garage on Library Street NE. The Tuesday meeting was to discuss community feedback that the city gathered regarding the 500-space parking garage that has space for potential housing and businesses. The community reportedly wants the space to be used for more residential housing. (MLive.com)
2. The Grand Rapids NAACP is demanding that Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker recuse himself in the Lyoya investigation. The organization also wants Chief Winstrom to immediately fire Officer Christopher Schurr. The officer's name was released by the department on Monday. (WZZM13.com)
3. Grand Rapids' City High has once again been named Michigan's top high school by U.S. News & World Report. The school was founded in the 1970s as a school for the area's highly motivated and gifted students. City High was also ranked 18th in the nation — the highest ranking the school has received nationally. (WOODTV.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Managing for Oak Wilt At The Land Conservancy of West Michigan (2:00 PM)
• FREE Tutoring Grade 1-5 At Streams of Hope (4:00 PM)
• Hump Day Happy Hour At Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Grand Rapids Ballet has announced its 2022-2023 season. Click here to see all of the performances this season has to offer. (Instagram)
• Music is a powerful healer. The Music for Health Initiative works through local health care facilities to provide musical experiences for patients. Click here to learn more in a short video. (Facebook)
• Grand Rapids Public Schools congratulated the Superintendent's Scholar Council. Join the district in wishing the council members all the best in their future endeavors! (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.