Heritage Hill is, quite literally, first class. With homes dating from 1848, Heritage Hill is the City of Grand Rapids' first residential neighborhood. In 1973, it became the city's first historic district. And today Heritage Hill remains one of the largest urban districts in the United States. The Meyer May, Frank Lloyd Wright's first commission in Michigan, is just one premier attraction. The neighborhood boasts hundreds of architecturally significant structures and more than 60 distinct architectural styles. Enthusiasts can take a self-guided walking tour or join the highly popular annual two-day public tour hosted by the neighborhood association in October. Located immediately east of the central city, Heritage Hill was once home to the entrepreneurs, educators, and politicians that shaped the city. The neighborhood today remains equally diverse and prestigious.
A new women’s only substance abuse facility, Sanford House, will open its doors next week with a pillar lighting ceremony at the site of the newly restored Cherry Hill Historic District home at 540 Cherry Street. The private, “boutique-style” treatment center will offer both residential and outpatient treatment options that co-founder Rae Lynn Green says […]
This week's RapidGrowth Q&A series features Paul Lee, owner of The Winchester and the new Donkey Taqueria. With Molly Crist wielding the pen, this piece features two local food truck early adopters talking about anything but mobile cuisine. Paul has played an important role in reviving the Wealthy Street business district, and here he chats about neighborhoods, ethnic food, city-living, and fatherhood.
Grand Rapids' growing foodie culture has not only made vegan food accessible, but has also encouraged the most unyielding carnivore to consider a change of pace on their plate. Tiffany Ewigleben hits the street to report on some of the best local players in the burgeoning vegan scene.
Just in time for you to snag a good plus-one for the holidays, writer Kara McNabb surveys the local dating scene. Read on for her insider's take on some out-of-the-box dateworthy activities and locations in and around Grand Rapids.
Art of the Table celebrates 10 years on Wealthy Street this month. Owner Amy Ruis looks back on a decade of change for the neighborhood and looks forward to future food culture possibilities in this week's RapidBlog.
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