I feel very compelled to write this article having moved here about 7 years ago. I have been here long enough to know the ends and outs of the area, however not here too long to forget where I came from and recognized the benefits of living here.

East Grand Rapids is a place where pedestrians always have the right away.

East Grand Rapids is a place where people will say hello to you when you walk by, even if they do not know who you are.

East Grand Rapids is a place where it is okay to make eye contact and smile.

East Grand Rapids is a place where shivery is not dead.

East Grand Rapids is a place where you do get to know your neighbors.

East Grand Rapids is a place where drivers let you cut in front of them.

East Grand Rapids is a place where I can walk my dog after dark.

East Grand Rapids is a place where my neighbor’s cat comes to visit my cats………. (They have play dates)

East Grand Rapids is a place where people help others in need.

East Grand Rapids is a place where they still have block parties and the firemen come to visit.

East Grand Rapids is a place where the High School plays get sold out.

East Grand Rapids is a place where you can hear the band and local fans cheering at the football games from your house.

East Grand Rapids is a place where our kids can ride their bike to any one of their friends house who also lives in East Grand Rapids.

East Grand Rapids is a place where there is history and pride for the community.

East Grand Rapids is a place where my kids can not do a thing with out me knowing about it!

East Grand Rapids is a place where we all buy candy from the kids who are raising money for school!


I would like to hearyour comments - Why do you LOVE EGR?