Eastown
Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown
by Mary Hunter (mm2hunter)
Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION
For the past several years, the city of Grand Rapids has been garnering attention for its numerous and popular micro-breweries. The newest addition is Harmony Brewing Company, located at Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. The establishment is owned by...
Duke Greene gives a writer's view of the visual arts
by Mason Purkiss (mpurkiss)
Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Duke Greene, Grand Rapids local poet and hip-hop writer, has no formal artistic training. He does say that some of his teachers at Northview High School were the first to push him for excellence. He wrote his first song in 8th grade, but...
Drink Beer, Raise Money - Fundraiser Party for Healthy Homes Coalition!
by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)
Submitted 07-13-2011 under
Join the Healthy Homes Coalition staff, board, partners, and friends on Wednesday, July 27th at the Meanwhile Bar in celebrating 4 years of community service, 15 AmeriCorps members, and over 1,500 families with young children served in the Grand...
[EASTOWN] Brie Stoner's Road to Eastown
by Eastown Access (Eastown Access)
Submitted 03-03-2011 under NONPROFIT
Access writer, Amy WolterstorffPOPULAR SINGER-SONGWRITER Brie Stoner loves living in the sun-filled, eclectically decorated Eastown home she shares with her husband and young son. But it’s been a long road involving more than 24 moves to this “...
[EASTOWN] Pet Project
by Eastown Access (Eastown Access)
Submitted 02-28-2011 under NONPROFIT
Access writer, Heather Young Salter When she's not training for a triathalon, chasing after her toddler or rocking her weeks-old baby boy, Dr. Lynn Happel is realizing her dream of establishing her own veterinary practice, the Eastown Veterinary...
[EASTOWN] Eastowners Meet, Greet and Eat
by Eastown Access (Eastown Access)
Submitted 02-28-2011 under NONPROFIT
Access writer, Lee Hardy Eastown neighbors gathered on a cold winter night at Wolfgang’s for an evening of information, festivities, Yesterdog hot dogs and, yes, a little business of the Eastown Community Association. The annual membership meeting...
Meals on wheels: Grand Rapids' newest taco truck arrives Uptown
by George Wietor (George)
Submitted 11-02-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids’ newest food truck is officially open for business and cruisin’ the city streets. Well, one street at least. What the Truck made its grand debut last Monday, setting up outside of The Meanwhile Bar, a neighborhood watering hole...
A quick glimpse at the 37th Eastown Street Fair
by scott warren (scott warren)
Submitted 09-19-2010 under OPINION
The 37th Annual Eastown Street Fair took place this Saturday, helping local residents say good bye to another summer of art, music and food in one of Grand Rapids most popular neighborhoods. Featuring 16 bands, as well as nearly 90 arts and...[EASTOWN] Moore Brings Eastown to ArtPrize Role
by Eastown Access (Eastown Access)
Submitted 09-14-2010 under NONPROFIT
EA reporter: Elizabeth Sanders One of the best architectural features of the Eastown area is the front porch, according to Paul Moore, an Eastown resident of seven years. In summer on Friday nights, you can find Moore and his neighbors enjoying...
"Freaky Fast Sandwiches" more like "Freaky Low Wages," one area-group says
by Nick Manes (nickmanes)
Submitted 09-08-2010 under NEWS
The Jimmy John’s sandwich chain is known for their “Freaky Fast Sandwiches,” witty signs, and primarily college-age staff. Poor labor practices is something that they are not well known for. However, the Industrial Workers of the World...- 1 of 2
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