Eastown
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...
Eastown Ministries reaches out to community
by (Josh deLacy)
Submitted 11-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
At Eastown Ministries, a punching bag hangs next to a painting of a cross. “We’re between the street and the church,” said director Jim Carpenter. “The kids aren’t going to go to church, but they’ll come...
Eastown Street Fair celebrates diverse, quality community offerings
by (Ryan McCarthy)
Submitted 09-25-2012 under OPINION
"Getting to know Grand Rapids is easy because of the events and gatherings that are made available which exemplify the vibe of the city," says recent Grand Rapids transplant and Eastown resident Allene Smith. Smith was one of many enjoying...
Interfaith Service and Discussion at Dominican Center
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
Prayer Service and Discussion Sunday, September 16 In support of the International Day of Peace, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are hosting a prayer service and discussion. All are invited to Dominican Chapel at Marywood this Sunday, September...
Drink beer, support our creative youth
by (edelsteven)
Submitted 09-05-2012 under OPINION
This summer, Grand Rapids and Wyoming Public Schools learned they were denied federal funding that supported their after school programs. Nine Grand Rapids schools were left without any funds for after school programming, and Grand Rapids students...
Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown
by (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 (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...
[EASTOWN] Brie Stoner's Road to Eastown
by (Eastown Access)
Submitted 03-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
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)
Submitted 02-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
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...