Westside Perks
Importing direct from more than 30 countries, Ferris Coffee and Nut Company has been a Grand Rapids institution for three generations. But the company's retail store is something not many people know about. Now you do.
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Over the Kopper Top
Some people decorate for the holidays. But the owners and employees at the Kopper Top restaurant DECORATE. Oh yeah, and the food is good, too
Where The Jobs Are
College students tend to think there's a shortage of jobs in metro Grand Rapids and across Michigan. Turns out that's simply not true.
Giving Away in Grand Rapids
Whether it's a $5,000 grant to lift up a neighborhood association or three-quarters of a million dollars to renovate an old building, a determined culture of giving has helped set the stage for Grand Rapids' renaissance.
Housing at All Costs
From a million-dollar high-rise condo unit to luxury lofts, upscale options are adding diversity to the central city's housing market and making the area a stronger and more attractive place to live.
The Genetics of Grand Rapids
Bin Tean Teh was born in Malaysia, educated in Australia and Sweden, and now he's a Distinguished Scientific Investigator living and working in metro Grand Rapids, MI. His presence exemplifies how the city's economy and culture is changing in the 21st century.
Moving Ahead
Instead of griping about gas prices and wasting time in traffic jams, a growing number of Grand Rapidians are simply choosing to leave the car at home. They're taking up walking, riding the bus, and other ways to get around town.
The Bookies of GR
While the major book dealers lack the vision and confidence to exand into the downtown market, a number of locally-owned specialty shops are filling the void. Together, these smaller stores offer a tremendous amount of knowledge and all welcome book mavericks.
