Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Local urban sociology professor explains concerns about Heartside, gentrification

Submitted 12-29-2015 under OPINION

A walk down South Division with Joel Stillerman highlights the changing demographics of Heartside Neighborhood, as the area downtown south of Fulton sees increases in both homelessness and development.

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Mayor Heartwell says farewell to his role as Grand Rapids mayor

Submitted 12-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

After 12 years as your Mayor and eight years before that as your Third Ward City Commissioner, it is time for me to say goodbye- and to tell you how proud I have been to be your mayor.

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Vote now to pick Summer 2016's Movies in the Park

Submitted 12-22-2015 under NEWS

DGRI invites people to vote from a poll of 80 movies to narrow down choices for this coming summer's movies in An-Nab-Awen Park. The poll is open for participation until January 3.

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GRPD rifle purchase splits Commissioners, residents

Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS

On December 15, the Grand Rapids City Commission approved the purchase of 65 rifles for the GRPD.

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61Syx Street Dance Academy presents dance battle at Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 12-15-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Local student break dancers will be competing in dance battles for an all ages welcome event on Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m. Students as young as four years old will be competing.

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WYCE prepares annual party to celebrate, support community radio

Submitted 12-15-2015 under NEWS

The Bubble Bash at The B.O.B. will bring together local programmers, listeners and WYCE staff for their annual holiday celebration.

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Local business seeks inspiration from British colonial empire

Submitted 12-15-2015 under OPINION

Barfly's new restaurant concept, Waldron Public House, will feature cuisine inspired by cultures colonised by the British Empire.

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Exploring Greater Grand Rapids: Experiences as a GoSite Guide

Submitted 12-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

From tourists to new residents to lifelong residents, GoSite impacts people over the long-term through small recommendations that place a large role in how people experience West Michigan together.

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