🌱 State Of The City Address + Rioter Sentenced

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 33 Low: 19.

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Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today:

1. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss delivered her annual State of the City address Tuesday night. In the address, Mayor Bliss highlighted the good parts of Grand Rapids while addressing future plans. Mayor Bliss wants to focus on improving public safety, housing, economic opportunity, sustainability, and climate actions. (WZZM13.com)
2. Grand Rapids' LeBon Macaron is raising financial support for Ukraine. Their popular Cake Batter flavor has been decorated in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, with proceeds being directed to the European country. So far, they have raised $4,000 with a goal of $10,000. (WZZM13.com)
3. Aundrea Nicole Allen was sentenced on Tuesday for her role in the Grand Rapids riots. Allen has been sentenced to two years of probation with time served after pleading guilty in January. The riots cost the City of Grand Rapids $2 million in damages. (WOODTV.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Food Center Open At Streams of Hope (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the snow gone for good? Weather continues to be fickle as Grand Rapids experiences its first taste of spring weather. (Instagram)
• The Grand Rapids Ballet celebrates its dancers during Women's History Month. They are urging the community to learn about women's historical contributions this month. (Instagram)
• The Grand Rapids area is offering amazing tours of art representing women during March. Women's History Month is upon us! (Instagram)

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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.