🌱 Retrofitting Buildings To Reduce Emissions + Childcare Abuse

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Grand Rapids Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; cloudy. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. A childcare worker is facing criminal charges for alleged abuse at a Grand Rapids childcare facility. 62-year-old Karen Hornecker has been charged with one count of fourth-degree child abuse according to the Kent County Prosecutor's Office. A child with autism was injured at Little Lights childcare facility which uncovered a large number of complaints against Hornecker. (Fox17)
2. A Grand Rapids woman pleads guilty in connection to the riot on May 30, 2020. The woman is one of 22 people who have been charged in connection to the riot. It is estimated that over $2 million in damages were caused during the riot for the City of Grand Rapids. (WOODTV.com)
3. The City of Grand Rapids joins a White House-led coalition intended to retrofit buildings with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. According to the coalition, buildings in the United States contribute 35% of total energy-related emissions. Grand Rapids hopes to adopt new building policies by Earth Day 2024 with the intent to improve public health. (Michigan Radio)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• FLEX Hour At The Walker City Recreation Department (1:15 PM)
• Food Center Open At The Streams of Hope (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Experience Grand Rapids shared information about the World of Winter that is still underway. Click to find out how you can enjoy the outdoor events, ice sculptures, and outdoor art installations. (Instagram)
• Grand Rapids Police Department announced the opening of the Sponsored Police Recruit position for the Fall 2020 Police Academy. (Facebook)
• Grand Rapids Symphony presents the world premiere of Nina Shekhar's "Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner" this weekend. Click to get your tickets. (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.