Tacos, tamales, tripe & more: A guide to Grand Rapids’ Latino grocery stores
These notable Latino markets will help fill everyone's stomachs, whether you're a connoisseur of Central and South American food or know nothing about it.
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Development and coexistence: Businesses and ministries on rapidly changing S. Division work it out
How can new businesses and longtime ministries working with low-income and homeless residents together promote a healthier Heartside?
A passion for green spaces: Friends groups develop, preserve the trails
Behind the scenes and often unnoticed, volunteers with a love of the state's unique trails continue to make West Michigan's pathways possible.
Who will fill the 2nd Ward seat? Candidates tackle development, diversity & more at debate
Whoever takes the office, the community has made clear the importance of housing affordability, diversity, small businesses, and equality in Grand Rapids' 2nd Ward.
Getting fit in 2016: Why a 200-mile relay isn’t beyond your reach
Organizers are now on the lookout for participants for "The Fred," a 200-mile relay conducted on the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park that takes you through the gorgeous West Michigan land between Comstock Park and Cadillac.
How small businesses can avoid the risks of mobile payment
Convenient and easy-to-use mobile payment technologies are increasing in popularity among small businesses, but they can pose security risks. Here are a few tips on how small businesses can ensure the security of their customers' and their own financial information.
