uptown
During annual Shop Hop, Eastown Antiques turns profit for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
The four neighborhoods that comprise Grand Rapids' Uptown Business District were flooded with Christmas lights and crowds during last Thursday’s Holiday Shop Hop. But visitors would have been hard-pressed to find a spot more heavily...
Eastown Antiques supports food bank during Shop Hop
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
Eastown Antiques, which stands like an anchor on the corner of Lake Drive and Wealthy, has long been one of the prime destinations in the annual Uptown Holiday Shop Hop. This year, Eastown Antiques is doing something different: Along with the...
Uptown adds a bit of Elder & Sage
by (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 (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 (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)
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 (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 (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)
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)
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....