🌱 Rosa Parks Circle Reopening + Fire Station Renamed + Elton John

Grand Rapids MI

31 March, 2022

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Low clouds and chilly. High: 42 Low: 27. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: After being closed for more than a year, a popular downtown gathering spot is finally reopening. Rosa Parks Circle, located at 135 Monroe Center St. NW, will reopen on Jun. 1, with a grand rededication ceremony slated for Jun. 17, according to city officials. The $2.8 million restoration project, which replaced the existing concrete rings on the gathering area/sculpture at the heart of the park called the "Ecliptic" with granite ones, started in May 2021. (MLive.com) A fire station in Grand Rapids has been renamed after Martin Luther King Jr. On Wednesday, officials rededicated the Franklin Street Fire Station as Martin Luther King Jr. Fire Station, following the renaming last month of Franklin Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street. City leadership, residents, Grand Rapids Fire Department staff, and representatives from the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and MARCH Committee were all in attendance at the rededication ceremony. (MLive.com)Elton John is bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Grand Rapids next week. The global tour began in 2018 before being paused for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The tour picked back up last month and will be stopping by the Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, Apr. 5 at 8:00 p.m. (The Morning Sun) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Grand Rapids: The Stolen Stool Comedy Night, At Harmony Hall (9:00 PM) From my notebook: Grand Rapids will host West Michigan's first-ever Firefighter Challenge. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)A 'Washed Ashore' exhibit featuring sculptures made from marine debris is coming to the Grand Rapids zoo. (MLive.com)A Grand Rapids nurse will be retiring after over twenty years in public health. (WZZM13.com) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (April 5) 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 readersThe Stolen Stool Comedy Night: at Harmony Hall You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.