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.

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Kent County COVID-19 Grants help college students in need succeed

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 1, 2020
Feature Story AIM

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By Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story FTparks

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Development News Mobile Bike

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Feature Story Restaurants

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Development News Organic parks

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By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, September 26, 2019
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By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News EditorWednesday, May 1, 2019
Development News Ileana Rodriguez

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By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, April 4, 2019
Innovation News innovation

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By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News EditorThursday, October 18, 2018
Feature Story house

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By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, August 23, 2018
Innovation News INsmith1

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Feature Story Melissa Tungl

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Development News DNpinklemonaid

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