Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Story Matters: Megan Roach explains "yarn bombing" on South Division

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Megan Roach sat down with us at Propaganda Doughnuts during ArtPrize to tell us how all the yarn ended up on the trees and posts on South Division.

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Story Matters: Lindsey DesArmo moves to center city for walkability

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lindsey DesArmo moved to the center city from Standale a year ago. She discusses what prompted their move and what they've discovered in their neighborhood of Midtown.

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Story Matters: Ryan Barnes reflects on changes

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ryan Barnes stopped by the story fort while we were at SiTE:LAB and reflected on changes he's seen in the city over the years- and what he notices about ArtPrize.

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Catalyst Radio: WYCE BoDeans concert to raise funds for DA Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

A new concert series called WYCE at Wealthy kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 16 with the band BoDeans, to raise funds for the local children’s aid nonprofit DA Blodgett-St. John’s.

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