0 Crime & Safety "Essentially, these activists basically said, 'If you don't do this, we are no longer going to participate with the Pride Center.'" Michigan Advance , News Partner Posted Reply Michigan Advance June 19, 2022 Two years ago, as calls for racial justice were ignited across the country in the wake of a white Minneapolis police officer murdering George Floyd, a group of activists called on the Grand Rapids Pride Center to take a hard look at itself. “The group of BIPOC [Black, Indigenous and people of color] activists called out the Pride Center and said, ‘We want to support you, but you have a history of not listening to minority voices in general and specifically Black and trans voices,” said Jazz McKinney, who at that time was the center’s only Black board member and is now its executive director. “So they gave us a list of demands as a center and said, ‘Hey, if you want to say you’re serving all … [Read more...] about In An Effort To Make Pride Safer, Grand Rapids Pride Center Announces No Police Will Be At Festival
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Baby Formula Plant At Center Of Shortage Stops Production After Floods
11 Health & Fitness The baby formula plant had just reopened on June 4, after it was shut down for months due to bacterial infection traced back to the plant. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies STURGIS, MI — A troubled baby formula plant in Western Michigan was forced to shut down after severe storms rolled through the area Monday night, Abbott announced Wednesday. Company officials said the powerful storms overwhelmed the city’s stormwater drains, causing significant flooding inside the Sturgis plant. The shutdown will delay the production and distribution of new baby formula for a few weeks, while they clean and re-sanitize the plant, officials said. "We have informed FDA and will conduct comprehensive testing in conjunction with the independent third party to ensure the plant is safe to resume production," Abbott officials said in a statement. "This will likely delay production and … [Read more...] about Baby Formula Plant At Center Of Shortage Stops Production After Floods
Forbes Lists State Of Michigan Among Top Employers For New Graduates
1 Business The magazine ranked the government agency number 8 out of 300 recognized organizations in its 2022 list. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted Reply MICHIGAN — The State of Michigan was recognized as one of the best employers for new college graduates, according to a study by Forbes magazine. The magazine ranked the government agency number 8 out of 300 recognized organizations in its 2022 list of "America’s Best Employers for New Grads." Forbes said the list was based on an independent survey of more than 20,000 young professionals in the United States from companies with at least 1,000 employees. "I am proud that the State of Michigan has been recognized as a top ten organization for new graduates to bring their talents, develop new skills, and start their careers," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Forbes top ten list of the best employers for post-graduates: Indeed Mayo Clinic … [Read more...] about Forbes Lists State Of Michigan Among Top Employers For New Graduates
A new brewery called Second Dawn is coming to Aurora near the Stanley Marketplace
Ross Koenigs isn’t an artist, but you can find his work in all fifty states. He’s not a chef, but there’s a good chance that you or, or someone you know, has tried one of his recipes. That’s because as the longtime research-and-development manager for New Belgium Brewing, he helped create some of the Fort Collins-based company’s most well-known beers, in particular the Voodoo Ranger series, which is one of the top-selling IPA portfolios in the country. But after 11 years at New Belgium, Koenigs and his wife, Amy, are moving from Fort Collins to the Denver area and going it alone with a brand new brewery that is under construction in a 5,100-square-foot former auto repair shop near the bustling Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Second Dawn Brewing, at 2302 Dayton St., will include a 1,000-square-foot patio and lineup of eight to 10 beers, each with a little bit of Koenigs’s spin to them. “Starting my own business had always been one of my prime aspirations for my career,” he … [Read more...] about A new brewery called Second Dawn is coming to Aurora near the Stanley Marketplace
Look Through 2 New Properties For Sale In Plymouth-Canton Area
0 Real Estate Look inside the latest houses available now in and around the Plymouth-Canton area. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply PLYMOUTH-CANTON, MI — On the hunt for a new house, and want to get a better feel for what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some assistance finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Not to worry! To save you some time, we here at Patch have compiled a fresh batch of new listings nearby. Here’s a sampling of the newest batch of houses to go up for sale in the Plymouth-Canton area — such as a home in the Romulus area for $300,000, and another in the Canton area with 3 beds and 2.5 baths for $349,800. Like what you see? Just click on any address in the list to get additional photos and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected] . … [Read more...] about Look Through 2 New Properties For Sale In Plymouth-Canton Area
Plymouth-Canton Restaurants & Bars News
Plymouth-Canton | Neighbor News | May 2020 Olga’s Kitchen Launches “Feed A Hero” Program Program to benefit frontline workers fighting the pandemic Erin Sabo , Community Contributor Thank Share Plymouth-Canton | Neighbor News | Nov 2018 MOD Pizza Continues “Spreading MODness” This Holiday Season MOD to donate $1 for every pizza sold during Spreading MODness to package meals for Generosity Feeds Erin Sabo , Community Contributor Thank Share Plymouth-Canton | Neighbor News | Nov 2018 TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Celebrates Veterans Day More than 100 restaurants across the state will provide free meals to vets Erin Sabo , Community Contributor Thank Share Plymouth-Canton | Neighbor News | Sep 2018 MOD Pizza to Launch "Pizza … [Read more...] about Plymouth-Canton Restaurants & Bars News