Downtown Development Authority approves parklet amendment
Submitted 07-10-2013 under NEWS
The Downtown Development Authority has approved an amendment to the Streetscape Improvement Incentive Program as a first step to the creation of parklets in Downtown Grand Rapids.
Heritage Hill Garden Tour to showcase wide variety of neighborhood gardens
Submitted 07-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The greater Grand Rapids community is invited to join the Heritage Hill neighborhood for a garden tour featuring the talented creations of our neighbors.
David Byrne and St. Vincent burn down the house at Meijer Gardens
Submitted 07-10-2013 under OPINION
On an overcast and occasionally rainy evening at Meijer Gardens, David Byrne and St. Vincent shone through the clouds with a beautifully weird performance.
Con Artist Crew brings activism, visionaries to art scene
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
A collaborative gallery and event space conceived by Kendall College grads Magdalene Law and Reuben Garcia, Con Artist Crew has plans for a film festival and several upcoming exhibits.
The price of good streets
Submitted 07-09-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Our roads are in a bad condition: that is no longer an opinion. Funding them is a more complicated question. Here are some ways that the city, the state and taxpayer can help give us good streets again.
GRAM GoSite wants your input
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
Help the GRAM create an innovative, interactive, and inclusive information sharing space for visitors to the Downtown. Take a few minutes to complete their survey.
Neighborhood on display for Heritage Hill Garden Tour
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
The annual event is back in its sixth year, this time with a garden shop and an arts and crafts sale from the neighborhood.
Elk Brewing under full construction
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
Eric Karns and Taylor Carroll are working to expand Grand Rapids' brewery market at 700 Wealthy Street SE.