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William Smith, the former CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, pleaded guilty to embezzling $44 million from the nonprofit over several years. His actions, which included spending on luxury items and personal ventures, have delayed a major riverfront project. Smith faces over 15 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
The new 12,000-capacity riverfront amphitheater planned for downtown Grand Rapids will be named Acrisure Amphitheater, thanks to a $30 million gift from Acrisure, a global insurance brokerage and technology company. The venue, expected to open in 2026, aims to attract national music acts, boost tourism, and revitalize the industrial stretch of the Grand River. The amphitheater is part of a larger redevelopment plan for a 31-acre area along the river's eastern edge, which will include housing, green space, and retailers. Grand Action 2.0 is working to raise $70 million in private donations to fund the $184 million project.
Multiple arrests have been made following a brawl at the Montgomery Riverfront in Alabama, which started over a pontoon boat blocking a dock where a riverboat was trying to park. Police responded to the scene and detained several individuals, with charges pending.