By iheart Grand Rapids
Conversations on the love affair between Grand Rapids and its people.
Tiffany and Luke get some motivation from Matt and Yoshi of Carpe Diem GR. They're a grassroots, free fitness group which meets every Wednesday at 6:14 AM on the corner of Bostwick and Lyon. We discuss making exercise fun and...
Start Garden has come a long way since its high-capital tech beginnings in 2012. Tiffany and Luke chat with Jorge Gonzalez, Darel Ross, and Laurie Supinski inside the Start Garden vault about "Start Garden 2.0" and how the incubator is...
What will Grand Rapids look like in 100 years? Hear from someone who grew up in Grand Rapids during the 1920s and 1930s. You'll be surprised how little has changed.
The month of May is over already? Tiffany and Luke catch up and discuss the exciting things coming up this summer. PLUS microenterprise development and the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Don't forget that going to the polls doesn't just happen every four years. Tiffany and Luke discuss the May 2nd ballot focusing on increased funding for Kent County Public Schools. PLUS Founders Brewing Company comes to Detroit and Mayor Bliss'...
Tiffany and Luke take a ride on the RAPID's fare-free Silver Line through downtown. PLUS Luke sits down with Michael Bulthuis and Brittany Schlacter from The RAPID to discuss the state of public transportation in Grand Rapids.
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In 2011, Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids had a crazy idea to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Now, LaughFest has become one of the most popular events in Michigan attracting an average of 50,000 people every year. Luke sat down with...
Tiffany and Luke head to 20 Monroe Live to hear Mayor Bliss' second annual "State of the City" address. Highlights include racial equity, #GRLocalChallenge, and being a city built on quiet, small giants.
The Roosevelt Park Neighborhood is fighting to move the state trunkline away from Grandville Ave. The congested traffic and commuter trucks are a safety hazard to businesses along the avenue and children walking to school. Tiffany and Luke spoke to...
Luke visits Open Mic Night at the Lantern Coffee Bar to talk with local artist Andrew Gulledge on the first episode of iheartGR's "Follower Feature" series. PLUS Rapid News on local immigration refugee/resources and 20 Monroe Live.
Luke visits the new museum store and donation center for the GRAAMA. He talks to the founder and curator George Bayard about the museum and local African American history. PLUS the story behind the founding of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Luke closes 2016 with Jonathan Chong. He's a local photographer that is pushing the boundaries on what we conceptualize as diversity in Grand Rapids through colorful, cultural, and symbolic imagery. PLUS a new segment called “Rapid News” that will catch...
Tiffany and Luke put a twist on the annual holiday tradition by sharing New Year's resolutions for Grand Rapids.
Tis the season for giving back! Learn how Grand Rapids has united its local nonprofits and charities to spur on the community to give back on #GivingTuesday.
No more excuses not to be informed! It's your responsibility to be educated about the local issues and candidates on the ballot in 2016. Tiffany and Luke provide an overview of important things on the local Grand Rapids ballot other...
Think you're not informed enough to vote this year? Tiffany and Luke provide an overview of important things on the local Grand Rapids ballot other than the presidential nominees. Your vote matters locally and at the state level!
Do you think all politicians are the same? Look no further than Grand Rapids for the exception of the stereotypical politician. Tiffany and Luke sit down with Michigan State Representative David LaGrand to discuss Grand Rapids and the importance of...
Tiffany and Luke discuss the largest Grand Rapids event of the year...Art Prize! They delve into the history of the arts competition, positive/negative aspects, and what it takes to have an Art Prize entry. Recorded at the Rumsey St. Project,...
Summer is over and it's back to reality for Grand Rapidians. Luke and Tiffany catch up on the hottest topics in the city including back to school, downtown building projects, Heartside Neighborhood, and the anticipation of Art Prize 8.
Tiffany sits down with Levi Gardner (yes, that's his last name), executive director and founder of Urban Roots Grand Rapids. They discuss the farming culture in Grand Rapids, the importance of home grown food, and the changing landscape of the...
Tiffany and Luke catch up on recent Grand Rapids news including: Pokemon, the recent city commission meeting, and and an event happening at Rosa Parks Circle called "Am I Next" organized by 4Unity. The event will be a peaceful community...
In the second half of 2016 our nation will be moving towards the election of our 45th president. As Grand Rapidians, how do we view this election? Before we get burned out, it's time to take a pause and focus...
Tiffany and Luke kick of the summer from the 2016 Festival of the Arts! Instead of heading "up north" try spending the summer weekends in the city. They discuss things to do this summer that are affordable and unique to...
Tiffany and Luke discuss the state of GR beer with Grand Rapids Business Journal reporter Pat Evans. The conversation highlights the makeup of a genuine beer culture, pet monkeys loose in East Grand Rapids, and Evans' book Grand Rapids Beer:...
Book worms unite! Tiffany and Luke head to the main branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in downtown. They discuss the importance of GRPL in the city and chat with Kristen Krueger-Corrado, the marketing and communications manager at GRPL.
Roast, pour, sip, and repeat. Tiffany and Luke visited Roots Brew Shop on Grand Rapids' west side to discuss the coffee culture in Grand Rapids.
Tiffany and Luke sat down with Danny Geurink to discuss his campaign to change the ordinance banning backyard fires in Grand Rapids. What began as a petition on change.org, now has become a "hot" topic in the local press and...
Tiffany and Luke break down the housing landscape in Grand Rapids in a conversation spurred on by a recent Forbes article naming Grand Rapids as the best place to invest in housing in 2016.
Luke and Tiffany begin their quest to create a safe space to share unique conversations with the people of Grand Rapids, MI. Welcome to iheart Grand Rapids.