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RG TV: The Moped Army Rides

What do the Ghost Riders, the local branch of the international Moped Army, got on Hell's Angels? If they run out of gas, they just peddle. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you to the local rally of America's toughest moped gang.

RG TV: The Red Ball Jet has Landed

After years of anticipation, the Red Ball Jet Cafe officially opens this week with a series of events, including a public opening on Thursday August 23, 2007. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you inside the Creston neighborhood's newest eatery.

Americana Live

For 73 straight years now, the Hollyhock Lane Parade has celebrated the culture, history, and folklore that define the United States of America. The event is widely recognized as one of the more popular grassroots parades in the city and Vlogger Andy Dragt puts you streetside. 

RG TV: 65 Monroe

Virgin Soil Development is finalizing the construction loan for 65 Monroe, one of Center City's latest condo projects. Residents likely won't move in until the end of summer. But vlogger Andy Dragt gives you a preview of the project.

RG TV: Club Founders

Joining the Mug Club at Founders' Brewing Company is one of the easiest ways to infiltrate the subculture of beer aficionados in Grand Rapids. Vlogger Andy Dragt provides a video guest pass.

RG TV: Tall House

The highly anticipated Tall House, an 11-story commercial and residential complex proposed in downtown GR, is expected to transform a boring parking lot into a hub of urban activity, add fresh architecture to the city skyline, and continue the renaissance of the Heartside district. Rapid Growth vlogger Andy Dragt visits developer Mary Witte.  

RG TV: Third Places – Bar D

We asked. Readers responded. And Bar Divani, in the Heartside District, ranked as a top 'Third Place.' Vlogger Andy Dragt shows us the scene. 

Hopson Flats Video

Hopson Flats is an amazing new student housing development by the creative developers of Elevation Group.  Rapid Growth vlogger Andry Dragt hung out at the Pre-Grand Opening Party and talked to John Green about why this project is completely unique to GR.

Video – Where’s Your Third Place?

Where are you when you're not at home or work?  That's called your "Third Place".  Rapid Growth vlogger Andy Dragt explores the Wealthy Street Bakery and invites you to share your "Third Place" with Rapid Growth.

Touring Uptown Village Video

Uptown Village, the new development by Lighthouse Communities, is nearing completion at the corner of Wealthy and Diamond. Video blogger Andy Dragt gives an inside look at the project, rolling out the first in a regular series of short films produced by Rapid Growth Media.

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