By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist Each year, the holiday season arrives with its familiar mix of sparkle, anticipation, and celebration, but also oftentimes (let’s be honest) a

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

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 alongside some of our

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,

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

By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist     It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Paul Lee, who we proudly consider to be a

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

By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist   Uptown GR, Inc. invites the public to participate in the organization’s first annual Uptown Impact Awards Voter’s Poll (now live) and

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

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

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

By Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist   Have you noticed that lately our district has been looking even more, spiffy, than usual? A bit more vibrant? Inviting? COLORFUL?