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Downtown Development Authority approves parklet amendment

Submitted 07-10-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority has approved an amendment to the Streetscape Improvement Incentive Program as a first step to the creation of parklets in Downtown Grand Rapids.

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The price of good streets

Submitted 07-09-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our roads are in a bad condition: that is no longer an opinion. Funding them is a more complicated question. Here are some ways that the city, the state and taxpayer can help give us good streets again.

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GRAM GoSite wants your input

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Help the GRAM create an innovative, interactive, and inclusive information sharing space for visitors to the Downtown. Take a few minutes to complete their survey.

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Tell the Awesome Foundation about your ideas

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Dedicated to spreading awesome since Nov. 2011

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Elk Brewing under full construction

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Eric Karns and Taylor Carroll are working to expand Grand Rapids' brewery market at 700 Wealthy Street SE.

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Martial arts students move one step close to earning black belt

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS

A story about a local martial arts academy.

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Photo look at new GVSU Mary Idema Pew Library reveals architectural details

Submitted 07-08-2013 under OPINION

A quick look at the new GVSU Pew Library shows highlights of the design and functional features in the building.

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Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, Harmony Brewing Company to host benefit

Submitted 07-05-2013 under NEWS

The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan will host a benefit July 8 to raise awareness on fracking and a petition aimed to ban its use in the state.

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Runners glow in the dark for charity

Submitted 07-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Trivium Racing is hosting the Glow in the Park run in Millennium Park this Saturday to benefit the Family Hope Foundation.

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Creating a fresh community at the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-02-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market is bringing vibrancy to a dormant part of the downtown and creating a community through business, events and classes for all ages.

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