Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Portage.
🎭 Culture
Portage Parks & Recreation will host a free drive-in screening of E.T. the Extraterrestrial at Ramona Park on Saturday, July 25.
The family-friendly movie will start at dusk, around 9 p.m., and Top Shelf Catering will provide snacks such as nachos, street tacos, cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberry cups.
The free, week-long Sounds of the Zoo Music Festival will run Sept.
21 to Sept. 27 in Kalamazoo. Over 40 bands will perform at eight venues, showcasing a wide range of music from singer-songwriters to indie rockers.
🏛️ Government
Kalamazoo County officials will review a proposal to cover GLP-1 medications only for medical needs like diabetes to help control rising healthcare costs.
HR director Sharon Brown will present her recommendations at the next board meeting while opinions remain split + concerns linger.
📰 Real Estate
A brick building that once housed a PNC bank was demolished on Tuesday, July 21 at 7920 Portage Road to make way for Centreport Apartments, a $32M project featuring 151 units, 1,500 sqft of retail, and amenities.
Twenty percent of the apartments will be set aside for workforce housing.
🏈 Sports
Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty was placed on the 15-day injured list after reporting discomfort and will not be eligible to pitch until Aug.
5, which may affect the team’s trade deadline plans. Manager A.J. Hinch said his right flexor inflammation is under close review.
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