Safety Ambassadors hit downtown streets
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is launching their new Safety Ambassador program.
Propaganda Doughnuts sets up shop on Division Avenue corridor
Submitted 10-08-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Tory O'Haire opens new doughnut shop on Division Avenue just blocks from his live/work studio and kitchen.
There goes the fear
Submitted 10-08-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
It is time to let go of designing out of fear, and start embracing community spaces that create opportunity for expression, creativity and growth- for all.
Story Matters: Joel Veldheer describes downtown buildings years ago
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Joel Veldheer talks about how he's seen downtown buildings develop from pigeon-infested empty buildings to what they are today, and what he sees making downtown so appealing today.
Story Matters: Iyleshia Beal, Sky and Ryan Martinez share what they love about visiting downtown Grand Rapids
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Iyleshia Beal, Sky Martinez and Ryan Martinez stopped by The Rapidian's story fort to tell us what they like about visiting downtown and ArtPrize.
Story Matters: Jenna Morton shares experience working downtown
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Jenna Morton once thought she wanted to move to Chicago. But the more she explores and works in downtown Grand Rapids, the more she wants to be involved in the community.
Story Matters: Ben Darcie serves as Brewery Vivant's monk at Wood-Aged Beer Festival
Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Ben Darcie talks about his responsibilities as the monk, what's different about a Belgian-style beer and the craft brew market in West Michigan.
Brewery Vivant celebrates fall with different style of brewing
Submitted 10-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Beer enthusiasts and their friends and families attending the Wood-Aged Beer Festival on Saturday, October 5 were able to try one-of-a-kind, limited wood-aged beers. Attendees socialized with one another and shared their stories at The Rapidian's story fort.
Story Matters: Marie Orttenburger makes personal connection in brew culture through Rapidian internship
Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an intern at The Rapidian, this video of a current intern Marie Orttenburger shows what it's like to tell the stories of Beer City USA.
Story Matters: Kelley Howley stays in Grand Rapids, starts business
Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
Kelley Howley moved here for school at Grand Valley State University, but stayed to start a business and now says Grand Rapids is home.