Category: News and Resources

Annual Uptown GR Impact Awards Return; Public Encouraged to Vote Now

In the Media, News and Resources, Press Release, Visiting Uptown, Volunteer Projects

By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Uptown GR, Inc. is inviting the community to help spotlight the people and businesses shaping

Commerce With Culture: Honoring Black Excellence In Uptown

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist It is our aim that the observation of Black history and accomplishment in Uptown Grand Rapids will never be simply an

Third Annual Uptown GR Elf Scavenger Hunt Returns Better Than Ever

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. announces the return of its third annual Uptown Holiday Elf Scavenger Hunt

Uptown GR 2025 Annual Shop Hop Set For December 4

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Tuesday, November 4, 2025: Uptown Grand Rapids, Inc., in collaboration with its event sponsors, announces the return of the

Uptown GR, Inc. Supports First-Ever Wealthy Street Block Party

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Wednesday, September 24, 2025: This weekend, Wealthy Street will come alive with music, food, and community spirit as it hosts

Uptown GR IS Your 2025 Artprize East District! Here’s What You Need To Know:

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Uptown Grand Rapids is delighted to welcome this year’s Artprize attendees to our city and to our district! As you ready

Kick Off ArtPrize 2025 in Uptown Grand Rapids with Celebration of Art, Music, and Community

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Uptown GR, Inc. invites the community to join the official start to ArtPrize 2025 in its district, with a

Congratulations To This Year’s Bests

In the Media, News and Resources, Visiting Uptown

By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist It’s a great month to celebrate the businesses of Uptown (erm…to be fair, when is it not?). But traditionally, August is an

Rooted in Community: Uptown’s New Native Garden Landscaping

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Walk down Lake Drive or East Fulton Street this summer and you might notice something new. Tucked in

Uptown GR Adds Ecology-First Landscaping To Its District

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By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Tuesday, August 5, 2025: Uptown GR, Inc. announces the completion of its latest endeavor to sustainably enhance its district and its