Congratulations To This Year’s Bests
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
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Rooted in Community: Uptown’s New Native Garden Landscaping
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
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
Calling All Explorers
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist We love to brag on the many ways and reasons to explore Uptown. Walkable and welcoming, historical and hip,
Celebrating This Year’s Uptown Impact Award Winners
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Recently, Uptown GR, Inc. hosted a special celebratory gathering, and it was one for the books. The purpose of the event
Women Mean Business In Uptown GR
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Fun and important reminder: March is Women’s History Month. While the month might be winding to its end in just a
Celebrating Black History and Community Contributions in Uptown
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Black History Month serves us all as a month of reflection, education, and recognition by honoring the achievements, struggles, and contributions
There’s Still Time To Get Out Those (Uptown GR) Votes!
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Hey friends of Uptown! Just in time for this brand new year, we’ve got a brand new mission for everyone. If
Uptown Holiday Elf Hunt 101:
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Howdy, eager Elf Hunters! We’re delighted that you have agreed to lend us a hand once again, to wrangle this year’s
Uptown GR Holiday Elf Scavenger Hunt Returns
By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Grand Rapids, Thursday, November 21, 2024: Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. announces its second annual Uptown Holiday Elf Scavenger Hunt, and invites the