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Drink & Drive: Fall Tastes, Colors

With the fall colors at their most picturesque, now is the time to partake in some extended driving, drinking and eating, although not at the same time, of course. Amy Ruis points us in the right direction.

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$6M Anheuser-Busch Ice House renovation on track for October completion
RGTV: Wealthy at Charles

Wealthy at Charles launched two years in a dilapidated Wealthy Street building, an eye sore in the rapidly renewing Cherry Hill neighborhood. Andy Dragt shows us what it looks like today.

Photojournalist documents “West Michigan Pike” for possible historic certification
At the Old Ball Game

Baseball was a more leisurely game before state-of-art stadiums, instant replay, and multi-million dollar player contracts. And a growing number of teams like the Kent Base Ball Club are recapturing the essence of America's Pastime. Batter up

Wealthy Street walks the talk
Aquinas College celebrates first century of Holmdene house
RG TV: Jammin on Wealthy Street

Dozens of local musicians and bands gathered this week at the Wealthy Theatre for the 9th Annual WYCE Jammie Awards. Vlogger Andy Dragt compiled this sample of the sights and sounds. 

Finding Founders

Bringing dying urban neighborhoods back to life requires a convergence of creative people, smart policies, and plenty of money. A good brewery doesn't hurt either.

Restoring a Terra Cotta Temple

Resurrecting the historic D.A. Blodgett Home involved reintegrating 10,000 bricks picked to match the building facade, rebuilding four 36-foot terra cotta columns, and replicating and reassembling more than 1,200 individual architectural pieces. No wonder people call the project monumental.

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