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Uptown adds a bit of Elder & Sage
by Sara Schneider (saradipity)
Submitted 08-04-2011 under NEWS
“To remain healthy, you need ten hugs a day,” explained current Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education student Asher Thayer at a recent free community workshop about natural healing remedies. Held at the newly-opened...
A Cheetah on Wealthy Street
by Jeff Henders (JeffHenders)
Submitted 04-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
The Electric Cheetah restaurant on Wealthy and Diamond is a chic little establishment that's hard to miss. With a front glass exterior exposing the dining room and the name "The Electric Cheetah" written in bold over the entrance, the...
Uncivil disobedience: Thoughts on recent vandalism from a former Wealthy Street business owner
by george bayard (geobay3)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under OPINION
In the wake of continuing vandalism in the Wealthy Street business district, I feel compelled to offer another take on the so-called gentrification of the area. As a lifelong resident of Delaware, I moved here in 1988 to open my first art gallery on...
"Brick throwers" strike again, damage two uptown eateries
by George Wietor (George)
Submitted 01-25-2011 under NEWS
Exactly one month later to the day, at least two more businesses along Wealthy Street were vandalized. Both Brick Road Pizza Co. (1017 Wealthy St.) and the Electric Cheetah (1015 Wealthy St.) had windows smashed out at approximately 4:30 a.m....
Grand Rapidians discuss Uptown as a collection of businesses and neighborhoods at Rapid Growth forum
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 01-13-2011 under NEWS
Familiar faces from the local media scene, Uptown business owners and local politicians filed into Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday evening for Rapid Growth Media’s speaker series. Originally a panel, the event was restructured as a public...
Creating Myths in Uptown
by Mark Rumsey (markrumsey)
Submitted 12-30-2010 under OPINION
I keep hearing people talk about the effects of gentrification in Uptown but can find no substantive evidence of it. This idea of gentrification has recently caused some silly people to do some dumb things in my neighborhood. From the evidence that...
[UPDATED] Christmas tidings of vandalism and anarchy for 5 local uptown businesses
by George Wietor (George)
Submitted 12-25-2010 under NEWS
At least 5 businesses along Wealthy and Cherry Street were vandalized at around 5:00am Saturday morning. The Sparrows, The Winchester, The Meanwhile, The Greenwell and Richard App Gallery, all of which are locally-owned businesses, sustained varying...
A quick glimpse at Fall Festival
by scott warren (scott warren)
Submitted 09-12-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The second year of FALL FESTIVAL took place this weekend on Wealthy Street at various locations between Union and Fuller Streets. The popular event kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 8 and culminated on saturday with Salmagundi at Wealthy Theater....
ArtPeers: Pleased To Meet You!
Submitted 08-12-2010 under NONPROFITS
Getting invited to downtown arts events and receptions… is a relatively new thing. I am admittedly fascinated by these events, and the culture behind our culture. My favorite part about these parties is walking into conversations about...[AUDIO] City Commission considers plans from Uptown and Madison Square Corridor Improvement Authorities
by Carolyn Schaut (Carolyn)
Submitted 07-28-2010 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission reviewed proposals from the city's two corridor improvement authorities, Uptown and Madison Square, Tuesday at City Hall (300 Monroe Ave. NW). Representatives from the two districts spoke in support of extensive...- 1 of 2
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