Boop de Boom brings back bohemian funk with new Plainfield coffee shop
Creston Brewery owners open new, funky coffee shop Boop de Boom in the neighborhood they've grown to love.
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Bye-bye boys’ club: Tackling inclusive growth in Grand Rapids’ improv comedy scene is no joke
Grand Rapids' comedy scene is quickly growing. As it does, comedians are taking on equity issues that have long plagued comedy, both here and nationally, in a move they're hoping will make the city's laugh landscape a whole lot stronger and more inclusive.
Growing roots: How Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is making the city’s green spaces more inclusive
When the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks was struggling to connect with residents in underserved areas, they decided to change the way they were doing things. Part of that meant hiring a neighborhood liaison, Yiovanny Cornejo, who led the charge to make the city's green spaces more welcoming and active gathering places.
Falling back into favor: How Grand Rapids’ abandoned gas stations got their groove back
Business owners throughout Grand Rapids are increasingly turning to old and abandoned gas stations to open restaurants, shops and firms in growing business districts.
