Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Portage.
💼 Business
Raising Cane’s will open its first Kalamazoo-area location in Portage on Feb.
17 at 6005 S. Westnedge Ave, hiring 135 people to join the team (the project faced delays after local rezoning disputes).
Due to extreme winter weather, auto body shops in Portage are busy fixing vehicles damaged by crashes; repairs cost up to $20,000 and usually take two to three weeks — experts advise drivers to get professional evaluations to keep modern car systems working properly.
🎓 Education
KConnect was recognized nationally by StriveTogether for improving education in Kent County, helping nearly 700 more students graduate each year and increasing diverse educator pipelines by 30-35 percent.
The organization will launch new initiatives to boost economic mobility.
🎉 Portage Events
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🏠 Portage Real Estate
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