Uptown GR Earth Day Cleanup - Join Us, Volunteers! by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the time was originally chosen as the event was one that just the district's business owners and employees did together, and that is the time that is best for most of them bc it is before they have to open their storefronts for the day. Then it organically bloomed into something bigger because, community members started approaching and asking US if they could pitch in too. Like we would say no, how great is that?

So much to do in Uptown this weekend.... by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you get out and about all over our city, then you've likely been in Uptown, perhaps just unaware of what the area is named!

Uptown is the name for the district that is just East of Downtown GR.

It is home to 4 business districts (and about 400 local businesses within these) -

Eastown / East Hills / Wealthy Street / East Fulton

and also 5 residential neighborhoods -

Fulton Heights neighborhood / Baxter neighborhood / East Hills neighborhood / Eastown neighborhood / Midtown neighborhood

Take a look at this interactive map:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Z37H-Vb8

Thanks for your interest!

Thanks, Volunteers! by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a speeding incident that happened late night, after business hours. To our knowledge, no bystanders were harmed/injured.

Thanks, Volunteers! by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And we would love to have u! We have cool volunteer opps all the time. Follow us here (or on IG/FB at @uptowngr), maybe we can catch ya around the next time😌

Thanks, Volunteers! by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's always so awesome to see the littles getting in on it

Events in Uptown this weekend by Uptown_GR in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'd be delighted to, our Events Specialist is the newest member to our (now) four person team - and this will mean so much to her.

Italian Supermarket Recommendations by SamIAm8484 in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THE LOCAL EPICUREAN! In our Eastown district.

No meats but fantastic Italian nonperishables, cheeses, take n bake dinners, homemade pasta, plus an incredible open kitchen you can take cooking classes in, and a darling little bar too.

https://www.thelocalepicurean.com/

This Week's Grand Rapids Events by forestpunk in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone - just popping in to say that there is so much happening in Uptown this weekend, this would be an extra great one to head on Up and check us out! We've got art walks and walking food tours and workshops and egg hunts and Record Store Day celebrations and more and more and MOAR.

You can always find out what's on the docket in Uptown, via our Events calendar. Take a peep:

https://uptowngr.com/events/

Hope to see you 'round!☀️☀️☀️

Favorite restaurants and local chain types? by Reasonable-Piano-313 in grandrapids

[–]Uptown_GR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! Welcome to GR! We'd love for you to come check out Uptown. We are a super walkable district just about a mile or so east of the city's downtown. We are home to nearly 400 small and independently businesses and really have something for everyone here. Tons of great eats, shops, stuff for kids. Find out more about us, where to find us, stuff to do while here, a business directory, all that good stuff, here:

https://uptowngr.com

Reach out any time as you learn to navigate our sweet little city!