🌱 Bars Serve Ukrainian Vodka + Upheaval Festival Lineup

Grand Rapids MI

27 February, 2022

8:18 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: Times of clouds and sun. High: 39 Low: 31. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: In response to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, Grand Rapids bars are ditching Russian vodka in favor of Ukrainian brands. Bob Quay, the owner of Bob's Bar, is promoting Ukraine's Vektor instead of the usual Russian Stolichnaya. The recent change has prompted new business for the bars. (The Detroit News)Grand Rapids' Upheaval Festival has announced its lineup. The festival will be in Belknap Park from Jul. 15-16 with Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed, Mudvayne, Three Days Grace, Nothing More, and Theory. Tickets are currently available and can be purchased online. (localspins.com)A pedestrian was killed during a hit and run in the Grand Rapids area on Friday night. The Wyoming Department of Public Safety has identified the man as 62-year-old Kenneth Turpeau. He was transported to a local hospital but died from his critical injuries. Anyone with information regarding the hit and run is being directed to contact the Wyoming Department of Public Safety. (MLive.com) From our sponsor: Today's Grand Rapids Daily is brought to you in part 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)f197 Today in Grand Rapids: FHE Band Festival Concert At Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Grand Rapids Art Museum has started to offer free admission for those with EBT cards. Click to see what the art museum has to offer. (Facebook)The City of Grand Rapids is looking for people to adopt storm drains. Caring for the city's storm drains is incredibly important in preserving the Lower Grand River Watershed. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Medicare Seminar 3/1 & 3/2 (March 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (March 7) Medicare Seminar 3/8 (PM) & 3/9 (AM) (March 9) Important Social Security Seminar (March 9) Add your event 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 That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. — 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.