East Grand Rapids

At the turn of the 20th century, at end of a streetcar line that stretched from downtown Grand Rapids to Reeds Lake, the city of East Grand Rapids was born. This community earns national recognition for its quality education, walkable neighborhoods, stately homes, and ever evolving and vibrant Gaslight Village shopping district.

GR's first hybrid bus hits the road


SBA lender turns focus on West Michigan


Sense of community key to urban revival


The Local Lowdown


Optimism surrounds W MI occupancy rates


Postcards from the Future


Campaigning for Conservation


The Winds of Politics


Colleges, universities seek to increase foreign student enrollment


EGR leaders say park it and walk


Band of Cities


Learning Curve