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Today’s fun fact(s):
12, six and 1882
The average number of hours a day worked (12) and days a week worked (6) before the Adamson Act was passed in the United States in 1916, which established the modern 8-hour work day. That action came 30 years after the first Labor Day march for workers rights was held in New York City, on Sept. 5, 1882.
Labor Day parades? We’ve got two for you
Looking for a Labor Day parade? Celebrations in Holland at the Annual Labor Day Boardwalk and Pancake Breakfast, Monday, Sept. 3, focused in and around the beautiful Windmill Island Gardens, will include the annual Truck Parade downtown. The big rigs that carry locally-made products rumble through downtown Holland and Zeeland, complete their route by parking at the Holland Civic Center. Also on Monday, in Muskegon, the city will host its annual Labor Day parade. To get the details, click here.
The few; the proud; the very, very full
After 10 hearty seasons, 12,000 brave challengers and nearly 58 million gut-busting calories, the Fifth Third Burger is calling it a career. The Whitecaps will officially retire the Fifth Third Burger’s jersey on Saturday, Sept. 1, during their season-ending home stand against the Fort Wayne TinCaps. For more information on the burger’s last days, click here.
Need a good news story today? We have one
After a less than stellar history as a student, in high school and in college, Justin Mathes began working in education by tutoring youth at various schools, now he is a middle school principal. This is a story for people who need to find what they really, really want to do. For more on Principal Mathes, click here.
Quote of the Day
“Nothing will work unless you do.” — Maya Angelou
