South Division

With the addition of Michigan's first Bus Rapid Transit line, and the rich cultural diversity of surrounding neighborhoods, the South Division corridor holds promise as an up and coming place to call home.

Received your absentee ballot application? City has mailed them to all registered voters

Grand Rapids City Clerk mailed absentee ballot applications to all of its registered to voters for the August 4 primary and November 3 election. Here's why it's a secure way to vote.

Temporary Heartside health center offers COVID-19 care to those experiencing homelessness

A homeless gentleman with a bright idea inspired Guiding Light to offer its 255 S. Division Avenue facility as a temporary coronavirus isolation center in collaboration with Kent County Health Department.

The Rapid invites community feedback as it looks to the area’s public transit future

The Rapid is seeking feedback and input from residents of communities it serves throughout the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Recent Division Avenue Design Workshops kicked off the process of gathering that feedback.

Small business spotlight: All in a day’s work at National Supermarket

Henry Eduardo is a local serial entrepreneur with 3 National Supermarket locations and a restaurant, showcasing diverse Latinx products and dishes for all.

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RapidChat: Dana Doll & Michelle Hoexum on Opportunity Zoning implications for Treetops Collective

By structuring their new project with donations and opportunity zone investments, Dana Doll, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Treetops Collective — who focuses on connecting New American women with their new community—is excited to partner with investors and donors in restoring a 100 year old building on the South Division Corridor. With the help of Michelle Hoexum, CEO of Propeller, they will be building out new spaces, enabling them to partner with other leaders who are working with New American families.

Seeking a quintessentially Grand Rapids summer? Check out these 9 events

Kick start your #puremichigan summer with these nine activities that make sticking around town worth it.

Little Space Studio changing their approach to creative co-working
William Butler is prepared to get his blood drawn at HUDA by his nurse, Val Gamble. Butler has been coming to HUDA for his health care needs since he lost his health insurance four years ago.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan

Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.

Foster Kent Kids coalition helps foster homes optimize their family dynamic
New Rental Assistance Program aims to increase accessibility to affordable housing

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