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Grand Rapids Downtown Market generated $31 Million in new economic activity for Kent County in 2017
- 05/02
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market has become a destination for hundreds of thousands of people since its opening, and a new study, released by Grand Valley State University, estimates the overall economic impact caused by the Market to be more than $31 million in Kent County. [read more]
Community arts series builds creative momentum
- 12/18
Low-barrier art activities foster community in Heartside and beyond. [read more]
Center provides innovative senior, child care
- 12/11
Bethlehem Intergenerational Center works to care for elders and children together, integrating daily schedules and activites. [read more]
Grand Rapids Symphony's Holiday Pops is homegrown entertainment for a hometown audience, Thursday through Sunday
- 12/04
Sing along with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, and hear the booming bass of Justin Hopkins singing 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.' [read more]
Three generation households are on local menus as sandwich families
- 11/27
Many local families are living a life of eldercare and child rearing under one roof as a 'sandwich family'. How does it work? [read more]
Nonprofit announces winners of student film competition during week-long celebration of creativity and storytelling
- 11/20
The Mosaic Film Experience announced the winners of its 2018 Mosaic Mobile contest during a week of events celebrating creativity and storytelling. [read more]
Where to get the finest brunch in Grand Rapids
- 11/13
I reviewed five of my favorite brunch spots in Grand Rapids. What's yours? [read more]
Neighborhood Association invites residents, businesses to 'History of Heartside' event
- 11/06
Lend your perspective to the collective history of the charming and eclectic Heartside neighborhood at the History of Heartside Event November 8th. [read more]
Navigating the waters of adoption and reunion: What is my story?
- 10/30
When our first daughter was born I would stare at her for hours. This was the first blood relative I had ever met. Soon all the same old questions came back. It was time to start my search. [read more]
Connecting Our Stories, Connecting Our Power: Grand Rapids previews 2019 neighborhood summit
- 10/23
Summit 2019 will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 on the downtown Pew Campus of Grand Valley State University and will focus on how our unique stories connect us to one another and to our community. [read more]

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