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Why GR Forward: Preparing for smart, explosive growth takes citizen involvement
by (Mark Holzbach)
Submitted 07-16-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Forward, a comprehensive planning process in envisioning a holistic vision for our future, is being guided by a volunteer steering committee. As part of the outreach and education of GR Forward, steering committee members will be...
Story Matters: Jessica Blair compares life at Degage to her home in Heritage Hill
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
Grandwich 2014 sampled: pretzel-bun-with-pork theme emerges in day four
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 07-13-2014 under OPINION
Wrapping up our assignment to try all of the Grandwiches, our team of four finishes with the offerings from the following establishments: Founders Brewing Company, Cottage Bar, J. Gardellas, HopCat, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Bar Company, SpeakEZ...
Grandwich 2014 sampled: First seven sandwiches swing strongly towards sweet or salty
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-09-2014 under OPINION
This week, four Rapidian reporters are trying every Grandwich they can in the first week of the competition. The Grandwich competition runs from Tuesday July 8 through July 27. Top 10 sandwiches are determined by public vote online, and on August 1...
Movies in the Park to screen Dreamgirls
by (erictank)
Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS
On Friday, July 11, Dowtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks will present the movie Dreamgirls on the big screen at Ah-Nab-Awen Park located at 220 Front Avenue NW. Activities start at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk....
Envisioning the future of Grand Rapids: how best to utilize downtown, riverfront
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Tim Kelly, Planning Manager, DGRI When you think of Downtown Grand Rapids and the Grand River, do you find yourself thinking about what is there now, or do you imagine the potential of what could be? Grand Rapids is in the midst of making...
Movies in the Park to screen Grease in Ah-Nab-Awen Park
by (erictank)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS
Movies in the Park, a Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) initiative, will be screening the movie Grease on Friday, June 20 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on the banks of the Grand River. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and vendors will be on site...
Story Matters: Tyler Buckner explains his job as Safety Ambassador
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Lott3Metz architecture puts people first
by (erictank)
Submitted 06-03-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
For the past 13 years, Ted Lott has been evolving professionally as an architect as the city of Grand Rapids expands its growth, contributing to the progressive urban emphasis trending today. "I've always had an interest in urban design,...
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks have revealed a teaser video and public competition as a means of announcing the 2014 lineup for their wildly successful Movies in the Park series. DGRI commissioned local...