🌱 Two Grand Rapids Teens Help Design Clothes + Nurses Harassed

Grand Rapids MI

17 February, 2022

7:37 PM

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Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Grand Rapids Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Grand Rapids Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Grand Rapids long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Very cold; breezy in the p.m.. High: 28 Low: 19. Here are the top stories in Grand Rapids today: 1. A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to prison this week and will have to pay more than $41,000 in damage for his actions during a 2020 riot. He damaged a ticket dispenser and payment machine during the riot. (WZZM13.com) 2. Nurses from Spectrum Health plead for patient civility and understanding in response to an increase in violence toward them. Nurses have reported being threatened physically and harassed, in addition to having their credentials called into question. (MLive.com) 3. Two Grand Rapids teens were chosen to design Black History Month apparel for clothing store Meijer. The apparel will be sold at more than 250 Meijer stores across the midwest. The two teens designed clothing that they hope help show "appreciation for traits that go unnoticed." (MLive.com) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Grand Rapids: Country Night at The Grand (5:00 PM) From my notebook: "One World … Under Michigan Stars" is now at home at Belle Isle Park. The sculpture, created by Detroit artists and brothers Erik and Israel Nordin, is part of the soon-to-be-completed Ralph Wilson Gateway. (Instagram) Seven new officers took their oath of office today at the Grand Rapids Police Department! The Department has stated that they are proud to serve alongside you. (Facebook) The Grand Rapids Ballet had a very special visitor today! Madison joined them after winning the Day in the Life of a Ballerina contest in partnership with @fox17online. During her visit, Madison met Company dancer Sarah Marley and Artistic Director James Sofranko among others. (Instagram) Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. — 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.