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G-Sync: Leafing Through History
Tommy Allen, Lifestyle Editor
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Grand Rapids is about to vote on the right to produce compost in the city and G-Sync's lifestyle editor (and backyard gardener) Tommy Allen is excited about the chance to return to our roots.
Grand Rapids' new $3M CityFlats Hotel opens bistro and bar, guest rooms on tap
Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sales, rentals of Fitzgerald, Gallery Apartments could show demand for downtown Grand Rapids living
Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Home sales looking brighter on the lakeshore
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Source:
MLive
Ford Museum to undergo major upgrades
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Source:
MLive
U.S. News ranks Spectrum Health as one of America's top 40 hospitals
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Source:
U.S. News & World Report
GVSU hires advanced battery expert to help lead Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Source:
Muskegon Chronicle
Living with Epilepsy
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Small Business’ Colossal Philanthropic Impact
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Waterfront Film Festival Continues a Long Tradition of Growth
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Black Truck Media + Marketing focuses on strategy and customer service with new marketing firm.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
GR GiveCamp encourages nonprofits to think big
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Local software firm creates a Disney experience, puts Grand Rapids tech talent on a national stage
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Feature Story
G-Sync: A Thousand Tiny Suicides
Tommy Allen, Lifestyle Editor
Thursday, July 14, 2011
After a little holiday break, G-Sync's Tommy Allen returns with reflections on community in light of the events of 7-7-11. Some things might stay the same, but he's hoping for a real change.
Feature Story
Opening Up The Urban Canvas
Jeff Hill
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Think of the great cities of the world. The streets and sidewalks are alive with performers, artists and a lot of creative energy. How does downtown Grand Rapids compare? Come discuss it with us.
Get The Lead Out! cleans up 1,000th Grand Rapids home; 78% fewer children have lead poisoning
Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
Thursday, July 14, 2011
New Lyon Den deli, bakery gives Grand Rapids college students a taste of what's in store
Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lansing's Truscott Rossman PR firm says Grand Rapids is "high energy, high growth"
Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Eastown welcomes a sweet addition to its neighborhood
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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A great race in Grand Rapids
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