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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GAAH Press Club attends GVSU Writers Series

Submitted 05-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club reflects on going to see author Reyna Grande at GVSU

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SpeakEZ Lounge to host Night Out

Submitted 05-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Join us on Thursday, May 8, as SpeakEZ Lounge generously helps us raise funds to keep The Rapidian available to our community. 15% of your food purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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In Season: May 3, 2014

Submitted 05-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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