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Grand Rapids preservationists to state lawmakers: hands off our historic districts

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, February 11, 2016

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From a jungle of metal beams, a sneak peek of the Gerald R. Ford Museum's $13 million renovation

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 4, 2016

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GRPL's History Detectives program digs into Grand Rapids' past, from beer to cars & more

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, January 14, 2016

Former Klingman furniture building completes $22 million renovation to residential lofts

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, November 5, 2015

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Cool Jobs: Tim Gleisner, librarian

Stephanie DoublesteinThursday, August 27, 2015

Historic Grand Rapids Pike House becomes new home for lawyers at Keller & Almassian

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, July 16, 2015

Interphase Interiors joins Heartside with new Blue35 showroom

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, April 23, 2015

Family-owned Reynolds & Sons plans modern revamp to downtown Grand Rapids storefront

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, February 19, 2015

New owners seek out tech-driven talent to fill remaining space in revamped West Side landmark

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 15, 2015

Repairs on Grand Rapids' oldest mausoleum come nearly a decade after damages, thanks to a GRCF grant

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, November 6, 2014

Grand Rapids developer unveils plans for Cherry and Eastern corners

Rapid GrowthThursday, August 28, 2014

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Members of the Heartside Neighborhood Collaborative Project

Do Good: Heartside Neighborhood Collaborative Project helps keep downtown's heart beating strong

Victoria Mullen, Do Good EditorThursday, July 17, 2014

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G-Sync: Rourke & Radner

Tommy Allen, Lifestyle EditorThursday, March 6, 2014

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Wealthy Theatre embraces the future to preserve the past

Anya ZentmeyerThursday, February 13, 2014

Onward and upward! New travel business connects organizations with unique experiences

Thursday, January 9, 2014

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New owners for Grand Rapids' historic Pike House plan few changes before moving law offices

Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News EditorThursday, December 12, 2013

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G-Sync: Gentrification's Step-Brother is Equitable Planning

Tommy Allen, Lifestyle EditorThursday, May 16, 2013

Historic Elston Storage Building on Wealthy Street to be redeveloped

Jeff HillWednesday, April 3, 2013

Collecting and preserving West Michigan's history

Thursday, February 14, 2013

CenterCity Investing Guide

Deborah Johnson WoodThursday, January 10, 2013

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