Morning Buzz: July 1 [Video]

1. Trinity Health will open a new 24-7 emergency center north of Grand Rapids on July 9.It’s near the corner of 7 Mile and Northland Drive. The center has 9 patient rooms, and staff that can provide a wide range of medical care. Trinity Health says people from North Kent County and the surrounding communities can now receive state-of-the-art emergency medical care anytime and closer to home.

2. ArtPrize, the international art competition and cultural event held annually in Grand Rapids, returning September 13-28. This year’s return marks a tremendous increase in numbers of participating artists, entries, and venues. ArtPrize will showcase the incredible talents of 1,644 artists through 1,152 entries displayed across over 180 venues in Grand Rapids. The event will feature artists from 53 countries and 42 U.S. states. This year marks fifteen years since the inception of ArtPrize. To learn more about this year’s event and make your plans …