Eastown native opens local vintage boutique in childhood neighborhood
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
A mother and daughter duo nestle a vintage shop into Eastown. Flashlight Alley mixes retro furniture, clothing, antiques and home decor in a space next to Yesterdog.
Lee & Birch moving from downtown location to East Hills neighborhood
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Downtown fashion boutique Lee & Birch is closing its downtown doors and moving uptown to occupy the historic Ron's Car Wash building.
24 hour coffee house serves spicy drinks, cultural food
Submitted 05-06-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Mayan Buzz Cafe is showcasing tastes of Central America through sandwiches, tea and coffee, all the while emphasizing the value of the city's youth.
Downtown outdoor market opens in Grand Rapids for 2014 season
Submitted 05-06-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
We launched our second season of our outdoor market this past Saturday at the Downtown Market. The number of farmers and fresh food options is expected to swell in coming weeks, with more than 50 total vendors participating.
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Movies in the Park continues into its second season, kicks off with teaser video featuring local celebs.
Gaia to host Women of East Hills dinner
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Women of East Hills will celebrate five neighborhood women with a dinner party at Gaia Cafe.
Local beat-maker aims to use Grand Rapids to the fullest
Submitted 05-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Shane "SuGR Shane" Sloan works to successfully utilize Grand Rapids by taking a local approach to his work as a music producer and beat-maker.
Vote yes for Grand Rapids streets today
Submitted 05-06-2014 under OPINION
We must pass the income tax extension now. The result of a yes vote is that citizens will continue paying exactly the same income tax they currently pay, while the City will be able to begin the 15 year task of rebuilding our streets.
Catalyst Radio: The Geek Group opens its doors with new makerspace facility
Submitted 05-05-2014 under NEWS
The Geek Group provides hands-on learning, with access to labs such as for high voltage, electronics, 3D printing, high energy physics, and more.
Mayor answers citizen concerns about violence, other issues on City Connection
Submitted 05-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
Monday night, the mayor answered citizen concerns- live- in City Connection. A GRTV intern asked the mayor about the City's efforts to deter violence. See the mayor's answer to this and other questions in the video archive here.