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Ten least expensive houses sold in 2015 in Kent County

Submitted 01-13-2016 under OPINION

In response to Mlive's Ten Most Expensive Homes in 2015 Sold in Kent County, which was called "Disgusting Wealth Porn" among other things in the comments section, we've come to the table with a list of the Ten Least Expensive Homes...

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New Year's resolution: Get to know your neighbor

Submitted 01-12-2016 under OPINION

This New Year, I am reminded by how far we have yet to go to accomplish understanding across difference and unity through diversity in our communities. As an interfaith advocate in a city which has a significant faith-rooted history, the potential...

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Local urban sociology professor explains concerns about Heartside, gentrification

Submitted 12-29-2015 under OPINION

Anyone who spends time in downtown Grand Rapids can see obvious signs of economic resurgence, especially in the area around Monroe Center. However, looking south from Fulton Street toward the Heartside Neighborhood, the economic picture is more...

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What's appropriate at a Trump rally anyway?

Submitted 12-22-2015 under OPINION

Like everyone else, I’ve been watching this jerk Donald Trump parade around the news for too long and quite frankly he’s been getting on my nerves. I figured if I had the opportunity to say something to him, I would take it. I attended...

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Race and Equity workshop to compile strategic recommendations for City of Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-22-2015 under OPINION

Kyle Lim is Co-chair for the Race and Equity Subcommittee for the 2016 Neighborhood Summit.   Recently, Grand Rapids has made a number of top 10 lists. Unfortunately, more than a few have been for its poor record on issues of racial equity. A...

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West Side home prices: Blowing up or recovering?

Submitted 12-16-2015 under OPINION

Everyone agrees, 2015 was a crazy year for real estate in West Michigan. Why, to what extent, and how that affects our market are questions that are less processed and understood. Here, I’ll share some analysis and interpretation, to add...

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Local business seeks inspiration from British colonial empire

Submitted 12-15-2015 under OPINION

BarFly Ventures has enjoyed tremendous successes in the Grand Rapids community. Downtown staples like Stella’s, Hopcat and GRBC are wildly popular destinations for Grand Rapidians and out-of-towners alike. Mark Sellers, the owner of BarFly,...

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Bosna Express changes ownership, upgrades look

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

If you live on the southwest side of Grand Rapids or in the Wyoming area, you may be aware of the Bosnian restaurant on 28th St. - Bosna Express. It's been just outside of the Grand Rapids borders in Wyoming at 128 28th St. for a long time, next...

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Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Nestled in Grand Rapids' lower Westside neighborhood of John Ball Park lies a nearly 13-acre haven, a reprieve for people like myself who had not previously thought of living in the city, let alone falling in love with it and wanting to raise my...

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Grand Caroling hits right note to rouse holiday spirit downtown

Submitted 12-01-2015 under OPINION

Grand Rapids has a new December event free to everyone that may boost the city’s presence as a vibrant metropolitan area through this simple fact: caroling can chase the winter blues away. For the first three Fridays in December at 6 p.m.,...

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