A local developer may need to overcome opposition from Plainfield Township officials over plans to repurpose a former church property into an apartment community.
Harkening to the days of “old-school” advertising, Dan Uccello is hoping a new community message board located on the side of his downtown restaurant will help spread awareness of community events happening throughout the Danish Festival City. On May 11, Uccello, joined by representatives from the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Greenville, unveiled a small but significant form of advertising on the side of Flo’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar, located at 107 S Lafayette St. in Greenville’s historic downtown district.
As a 911 dispatcher, Shae Brophy has fielded his fair share of urgent calls that range across a wide spectrum of emergency situations. What he’s noticed, however, is that in the last few years, following in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of people reaching out regarding mental health issues.
Developers have introduced plans for a mixed-use housing project north of Grand Rapids that local officials say is a “different way of thinking … unique” and aligned with broader goals around growing housing density.
A new restaurant from the Uccellos, Franca’s Pizzeria is set to open at 1551 Wealthy St. SE is set to open to the public Monday, May 23 at 11a.m. The first 100 guests will get free pizza for a year.