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Ten least expensive houses sold in 2015 in Kent County

Submitted 01-13-2016 under OPINION

In response to MLive's Ten Most Expensive Homes in 2015 Sold in Kent County, we've assembled a list of the 10 least expensive ones sold last year. If you lived here you'd be home now.

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New Year's resolution: Get to know your neighbor

Submitted 01-12-2016 under OPINION

By getting to know our neighbors who have different faith traditions than we do, we can come to appreciate Grand Rapids in its wholeness.

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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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What's appropriate at a Trump rally anyway?

Submitted 12-22-2015 under OPINION

I hadn't planned on attending the Trump rally last night, but once there, I decided if Donald Trump can speak his mind, then so can I.

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Race and Equity workshop to compile strategic recommendations for City of Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-22-2015 under OPINION

One of the workshops at the Neighborhood Summit next March will seek to bring various community groups together to advice the City on race and equity goals moving forward.

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West Side home prices: Blowing up or recovering?

Submitted 12-16-2015 under OPINION

Is the local real estate market out of control, or is it stabilizing? Is any housing stock left in cool, affordable, up-and-coming areas, or have investors snapped it all up? Are buyers overpaying for real estate in Grand Rapids?

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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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Bosna Express changes ownership, upgrades look

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Grand Rapids' Bosnian restaurant, Bosna Express, recently made significant changes in ownership, beverage offerings and design.

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Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Demand for student housing and revitalization is pricing out families from being able to live on the Westside. Changes in my neighborhood are evidenced in many areas, including the housing around Lincoln Park, in the John Ball Park neighborhood.

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Grand Caroling hits right note to rouse holiday spirit downtown

Submitted 12-01-2015 under OPINION

Local choral groups will lead community sing-alongs on the steps of Welsh Auditorium for the first three Fridays in December. The free public event promises to rekindle the spirit when downtown Grand Rapids was the retail hub of the city.

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