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Good morning Grand Rapids! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new waste authority could change services for Grand Rapids residents
  • Find the closest free bike repair station before your next GR ride
  • What's behind River North's new mural and other GR stories this week

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kent County considering independent waste authority model (mlive.com) — Kent County leaders meeting in Grand Rapids are weighing a major change to how local trash and recycling are governed, potentially shifting the public works department into an independent authority. The move could speed technical decision-making but raises concerns about accountability, labor changes, and added administrative costs as the county works toward a state-mandated 30% recycling rate.
   

2. Where to Find Every Bike Repair Station in Grand Rapids (mymagicgr.com) — If you bike around Grand Rapids, you've got a growing network of free public repair stations downtown and in nearby neighborhoods, from Founders Brewing and the Downtown Market to Fulton Street Farmers Market and Cherry Park. Installed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and partners, these stands offer tools and air pumps, complementing new bike lanes, signals, and Lime bike and scooter options.
   

3. The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 8-28-26 (wgvunews.org) — A new mural unveiling in Grand Rapids' River North District, local homelessness work by Family Promise GR, and kid-focused movement programs are all featured on this Shelley Irwin Show episode. Listeners also hear about Amway's volunteer week and a discussion on navigating end-of-life healthcare decisions, all with strong ties to Grand Rapids organizations and neighborhoods.
   

4. See how Grand Rapids-area prep football teams fared in Friday's season openers (mlive.com) — Grand Rapids-area football fans can relive a dramatic opening night, highlighted by Grandville's overtime stunner at Muskegon and several marquee matchups involving Rockford, Unity Christian, Cedar Springs and more. The roundup delivers final scores and quick context from Friday's Week 1 games around the metro area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Maner Costerisan recognized as one of West Michigan's Best Places to Work —Ines Tomic Read on Patch
  • Last week for peaches at this stand.
    We've gotten some really good ones. They've got apples in now, and continue to have corn. The stand is on 4 Mile , slightly west of Alpine. (Nextdoor North Park/Creston)
  • Can anyone please recommend a local landscaper/concrete company for a front and backyard and driveway project?
    I would really like to support a local business! Thanks! (Nextdoor East Hills)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Grand Rapids. Apply here.
  • G.A. Richards Group posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift in Grand Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Rapids here.

Ok Grand Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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