Heartside-Downtown

Story Matters: Kimberly VanDriel shares what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kimberly VanDriel talks about what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids, and what work she gets to do now with DGRI.

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B.O.B.'s Brewery steps into spotlight with expanded brewpub

Submitted 12-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery has generally been downplayed in the basement of the B.O.B. With a newly expanded brewpub and a plan to host brewing-related events and entertainment, the brewery is becoming the building's focal point.

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Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This spring, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR for area women and girls.

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GR .1k Race Raises Money for Friar Fight Against Duchenne

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On November 9, a .1k race was held in downtown Grand Rapids to raise money for "The Friar Fight Against Duchenne." Approximately 1,100 people participated in the race. Race refreshments included $1 beers from different bars on Ionia, as most of the bars on the street sponsored the race.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Company strives to maintain organic, local focus in spite of challenging obstacles

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A year after their downtown location opened, the brewery continues to promote local food, beer and history.

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Local artists band together for typhoon relief

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Grand Rapids artists are rallying together to raise money for the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort. "Art For Water," an exhibition which will feature the work of over 15 local artists, with all proceeds being donated to aid organizations.

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$1 million bikeway to be constructed in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A long-awaited bicycle route will be constructed next year on Grand Rapids’ West Side. The route is approximately three-and-a-half miles and will link Kent Trails with the Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail.

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Michigan filmmakers explore reality of small town life

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan natives Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn bring their film Medora to Grand Rapids, which follows the lives of four high school boys from the poverty stricken town of Medora.

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