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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.
Innovation News
The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative begins three-year action plan
By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Development News
Workshop launches Absolutely Accessible Kent Campaign: Paralympian architect facilitates workshop
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Feature Story
Neighborhoods of GR: Charm and determination make history in Ottawa Hills
By Matthew Russell
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Innovation News
Foster Kent Kids coalition helps foster homes optimize their family dynamic
By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Feature Story
The state of Grand Rapids housing costs: A 10-year review
By Marjorie Steele
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Feature Story
The 10 most interesting homes in Grand Rapids
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Development News
Livable transportation engineer to share place-making strategies with West Michigan communities
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, March 08, 2018
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Ottawa County Planning and Performance Improvement Department
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Lajanae Smith: Local artist and filmmaker
Ken Miguel-Cipriano
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Feature Story
No more 'West Michigan nice': It's time to talk about race, gender & leadership in the workplace
By Anna Gustafson, Managing Editor
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story
RapidChat: Melissa Tungl on making yoga all about community, getting rid of the yogi stigma & more
By Jenna Morton
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Feature Story
Making Grand Rapids more affordable, inclusive and equitable: Our city's hopes for 2016
Anna Gustafson
Thursday, January 07, 2016
Brush Studio GR expands to downtown Grand Rapids, adding six new jobs
John Rumery
Thursday, January 07, 2016
Development News
Children's store Pink Lemonade opens in Gaslight Village boutique
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Feature Story
G-Sync: Getting it right - crossing lines for change
Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle Editor
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Development News
New West Coast-inspired retail opens in Gaslight Village, offers paddle board rentals on Reeds Lake
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, June 04, 2015
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RapidChat: Thomas Tilma
Jenna Morton
Thursday, May 07, 2015
Feature Story
Training on the trails: Fifth Third Riverbank runners prep off-road
Lauren F. Carlson
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Media Place Partners celebrates 10th anniversary with office expansion and doubled business
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, April 02, 2015
EGR offers plan to improve street, sidewalk safety on May 5 ballot
Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, January 22, 2015
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RapidChat: Gwadue Bossuah
Jenna Morton
Thursday, January 08, 2015
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