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With the addition of Michigan's first Bus Rapid Transit line, and the rich cultural diversity of surrounding neighborhoods, the South Division corridor holds promise as an up and coming place to call home.
Development News
Received your absentee ballot application? City has mailed them to all registered voters
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Development News
Temporary Heartside health center offers COVID-19 care to those experiencing homelessness
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Development News
The Rapid invites community feedback as it looks to the area's public transit future
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story
Small business spotlight: All in a day's work at National Supermarket
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story
RapidChat: Dana Doll & Michelle Hoexum on Opportunity Zoning implications for Treetops Collective
By Jenna K. Morton, Rapid Chat Editor
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Feature Story
Seeking a quintessentially Grand Rapids summer? Check out these 9 events
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, June 06, 2019
Innovation News
Little Space Studio changing their approach to creative co-working
By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Feature Story
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
By Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Innovation News
Foster Kent Kids coalition helps foster homes optimize their family dynamic
By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Innovation News
New Rental Assistance Program aims to increase accessibility to affordable housing
By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Development News
Corridor Improvement Authority takes on South Division, Burton, Hall, and Grandville Avenue business
Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Feature Story
Defining Division: Maintaining and building community identity
By: Michelle Jokisch Polo, Defining Division Editor
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Feature Story
Neighborhoods of GR celebrates our city's places and spaces
By Rapid Growth Media
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Feature Story
Making it in GR: Adapting an engineering mindset to entrepreneurship
By Leandra Nisbet, Making it in GR Editor
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Innovation News
3 women in design you should get to know
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Innovation News
Young Professional Spotlight: Brandy Arnold
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Innovation and Jobs Editor
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Innovation News
Startup Spotlight: Parliament the Boutique
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Innovation and Jobs Editor
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Innovation News
Where to work it in a West Michigan Winter
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Innovation and Jobs Editor
Thursday, January 25, 2018
culturedGR: Closing the gap in arts coverage
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Innovation and Jobs Editor
Thursday, January 18, 2018
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Working in the City: Angela Nelson
By Ken Miguel-Cipriano
Thursday, January 11, 2018
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