Wealthy Street
New signs pop up in Wealthy Street business district
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS
Totaling 28 signs up and down Wealthy Street, between Fuller Avenue and Union Avenue, new signs are now in place with the intention to create visual identity for the now-thriving business district. The signs, hanging at about 10 feet above the...
Elk Brewing under full construction
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
Solidified with building permits and approval, Elk Brewing is officially under full construction. Located on the corner of Wealthy and Henry, those passing by can expect to see major renovation over the next few months. Erin Karns started brewing...
Wege Foundation to double gifts through Dec. 21
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Wege Foundation has generously offered to double contributions to the Wealthy Theatre Sustainability Campaign, through Dec. 21, putting the remaining $80,000 to be raised, within reach; giving the landmark venue a chance to remain viable,...
In the midst of Restaurant Week, Wealthy Street eatery gives back
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Right now in Grand Rapids, 60-some local restaurants are wooing customers with jazzed-up menus and ostentatious specials. This week, Brick Road Pizza Co. in the Wealthy Street Business District, is going another route. Co-owner Cindy Talbert decided...
ROWSTER hosts Wealthy Street 'Then And Now' exhibit
by (jsholinyan)
Submitted 08-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
ROWSTER New American Coffee (632 Wealthy Street SE) serves as the host site for an exhibit showcasing the past and present of Wealthy Street. Titled “Then and Now,” the photography display generates an image of the history and...
Interfaith Peace Service and Discussion
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
On September 18, 2011, Dominican Center at Marywood will host an Interfaith Peace Service at Dominican Chapel Marywood from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Present at this Peace Service will be representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist,...
A Second Chance: GRCC's Life-changing Learning Corner
by (GRCC Compositio...)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
This article was written and edited by Anthony Alarcon-Santiago, Emily Barr, Damion Hernandez, Merlyn Nailon, and Rachelle VanDyke for EN 102-1593 at GRCC. Michigan’s Constitution [Art. 8, Section 2], requires that a system of free schools...
Uncivil disobedience: Thoughts on recent vandalism from a former Wealthy Street business owner
by (geobay3)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under OPINION
In the wake of continuing vandalism in the Wealthy Street business district, I feel compelled to offer another take on the so-called gentrification of the area. As a lifelong resident of Delaware, I moved here in 1988 to open my first art gallery on...
Meals on wheels: Grand Rapids' newest taco truck arrives Uptown
by (George)
Submitted 11-02-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids’ newest food truck is officially open for business and cruisin’ the city streets. Well, one street at least. What the Truck made its grand debut last Monday, setting up outside of The Meanwhile Bar, a neighborhood watering hole...
Erb Thai restaurant opens on Wealthy Street
by (ryan)
Submitted 06-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
After working for nearly three months fixing up the former Wing Heaven space at 950 Wealthy Street SE, brother/sister restaurateur duo Lisa and Joe Her have opened Erb Thai. With the help of family, including brother Mao Her, the family-owned eatery...