🌱Cat Owner Dating App On Shark Tank + School Support Staff Raise

Grand Rapids MI

24 October, 2021

3:40 PM

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Happy Monday, Grand Rapids! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything happening around town today. First, today's weather: Occasional rain. High: 52 Low: 40. Here are the top stories today in Grand Rapids: A Grand Rapids-made app will be clawing its way onto "Shark Tank" next week with a cat-themed product. Tabby, an app made to connect cat owners, will be pitched to the sharks by co-founder/CEO Leigh Isaacson D'Angelo and brand managers Nathan Kehn and Sterling DavisD'Angelo also created Dig, a dating app for dog owners. (WZZM13.com)Grand Rapids Public Schools educational support staff will receive higher pay and other benefits to help with staff retention and hiring issues thanks to the pandemic. The school board voted in favor of an updated contract that would increase the minimum hourly wage to $14, as well as full pay for five "act of God" school cancellation days. The updated contract will go into effect this January. (Spartan Newsroom) A vigil was held on Saturday to honor the life of 20-year-old Kendall Frost who was shot and killed in Grand Rapids. (WOODTV.com)Grand Rapids native and SWITCH bass player Tommy DeBarge has passed away. (Fox17)On Saturday, the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition held a march at Ah-Nab-Awen Park to advocate against and discuss climate change. (Fox17) Today's Grand Rapids Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Grand Rapids: KCCA GOVERNING BOARD MEETING - Kent County Community Action (10:30 AM) Create & Take - Faux Pottery - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens (1:00 PM) Feature your local business right here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.