For nearly a decade, Grand Rapids has earned the "Beer City" designation from USA Today. With all of the new music venues and increased number and range of musical acts visiting GR, could “Music City” be in our near future?
In the last few years, several Detroit women have founded their own media outlets. And while they all cover Detroit through their own unique lenses, they do have one thing in common: uplifting voices that didn't have one in mainstream media.
A gallery and retail space, Flint Trading Co. is designed to make local artists' work more easily accessible.
With smart features like online accounts, capped spending, and smartphone scanning, The Wave aims to widen access and increase ease of use to public transportation.
Beginning with Source Booksellers, which opened in Midtown in 2002, the city has seen a slow but steady rise in independent bookstores. And they've survived largely because of their importance to local residents.
Nine months after its opening, Factory Two is home to more than 250 members and continues to grow.
“Making It In Grand Rapids” is a series about local entrepreneurs and the issues that matter in building a sustainable startup-friendly community.
Two buildings were renovated to accommodate four businesses on Agnes Street. Since, the West Village has been on an upward economic trajectory that doesn't seem close to slowing down.
Built in 1969, the former Perani Arena suffered from years of neglect. Then came Rolf Nilsen and the Firebirds—bringing hockey back to Flint and new life back the Flint-area’s only sports, entertainment, and convention center now known as the Dort Federal Events Center.
Food blogger Quiana Broden will open a new culinary hub, called simply The Kitchen, in New Center. But what she's most excited about is working with 10 schools to provide free courses on food purchasing, cooking, and kitchen skills.
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