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32-575: The city is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area , including Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township , but the city is administered autonomously. Originally part of Paris Township , East Grand Rapids was first settled in the early 1830s by the Reed Family from New York City , New York . Miss Sophia Reed and Miss Euphemia Davis opened a school in 1834 near Reeds Lake . This involved construction of some school houses. Another schoolhouse

64-660: A 4-acre (16,000 m) tract. In 2006, the City of East Grand Rapids performed a $ 3 million refurbishing of Wealthy Street with new paving, lighting, and decorative features. A new 27,700 ft (2573.41 m) library was opened in August 2006 at the site of the previous library on Reeds Lake , next to the Grand Rapids Yacht Club . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.39 square miles (8.78 km), of which 2.93 square miles (7.59 km)

96-532: A creation of the Grand Rapids Street Railway Company in order to increase use of their services. The park included amusement rides, games, concession stands, and two large pavilions where activities from theater to roller skating were hosted. Ramona Park closed in 1955 due to disrepair and dwindling demand. The land was eventually repurposed for apartments and a shopping center. In 1974 East Grand Rapids came to national attention as

128-769: A roundtable discussion in Grand Rapids, Michigan , on the topic of reproductive rights for women, February 2024 at The Fountain Street Church, a historic church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Harris complimented on Scholten's grit on a women's right to choose and praised her for being an advocate for Reproductive Rights. Scholten supports abortion rights . In a speech opposing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act , she cited Jeremiah 1:5 , which states, "I knew you before I formed you and placed you in your mother's womb",

160-464: A verse commonly cited by Christians "to make theological or scriptural arguments in favor of legal protections for preborn children ". Scholten's husband, Jesse Holcomb,  is a journalism professor at Calvin University , a Reformed Christian institute. They have two sons, James and Wesley. Scholten is a member of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church where she currently serves as

192-556: Is a triangular shaped Metro Triplex, in West Michigan , which fans out westward from the primary hub city of Grand Rapids , Michigan , to the other two metro hubs of Muskegon and Holland . The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,059,113 in 2017. The region, noted in particular for its western edge abutting the Lake Michigan shoreline and its beaches, is a popular tourist and vacation destination during

224-417: Is land and 0.46 square miles (1.19 km) (13.57%) is water. Reeds Lake and Fisk Lake comprise most of the water area. East Grand Rapids Public Schools is composed of East Grand Rapids has a council–manager government , with an elected commission composed of six elected Commissioners, two from each of the city's three wards, and a mayor, elected at-large. Elections occur in odd-numbered years. In

256-649: The U.S. representative from Michigan's 3rd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party , she represents Grand Rapids and much of the urban core of West Michigan , in a district once represented by former President Gerald Ford . Scholten grew up in Hudsonville, Michigan . She attended Unity Christian High School and graduated from Gordon College and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law . Scholten

288-549: The United States House of Representatives , East Grand Rapids is located in Michigan's 3rd congressional district , represented by Democrat Hillary Scholten . As of the 2020 United States census , the city had a population of 11,371 people. The racial makeup was 93.4% White , 1.0% Black , 1.6% Asian , 0.1% Native American , and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.7% of

320-537: The census of 2010, there were 774,160 people, 290,340 households, and 197,867 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 83.1% White , 8.1% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.9% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 3.8% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population. As of the census of 2000, there were 740,482 people, 272,130 households, and 188,192 families residing within

352-557: The 1870s as a destination for day trips and summertime activities. Two bathing beaches were located on Reeds Lake. Manhattan Beach on the north shore was established in 1884 and Rose's Bathing Beach on the west shore was established in 1901. They hosted boat launches, a bathhouse, restaurants, and resorts. Four steamboats owned by the Poisson family operated excursion rides on the lake starting in 1882. Visitors to East Grand Rapids initially traveled by foot, stagecoach, or horse and buggy. In

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384-518: The 2022 elections. She was again unopposed in the Democratic primary. She was initially preparing for a rematch against Peter Meijer, but Meijer lost the Republican primary to a considerably more conservative challenger, former Trump administration official John Gibbs . Scholten was running in a district that had been made much friendlier to Democrats in redistricting; it had been pushed to

416-492: The MSA was $ 19,173. The area also has campuses for Baker College , Ferris State University , Western Michigan University , and University of Phoenix , and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine . Hillary Scholten Hillary Jeanne Scholten ( / ˈ s k oʊ l t ən / SKOHL -tən ; born February 22, 1982) is an American attorney and politician serving as

448-475: The MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 85.71% White , 7.40% African American , 0.53% Native American , 1.51% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.82% from other races , and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.02% of the population. The median income for a household in the MSA was $ 43,251, and the median income for a family was $ 49,715. Males had a median income of $ 37,853 versus $ 25,483 for females. The per capita income for

480-403: The average family size was 3.23. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. The median income for a household in the city

512-416: The central county of Kent , and the outlying counties of Barry , Ionia , Montcalm , and Ottawa . The Grand Rapids–Wyoming Combined Statistical Area is the 2nd largest CSA in the U.S. state of Michigan (behind Metro Detroit ). The CSA had a population of 1,486,055 at the 2020 census. The primary cultural and financial centers of the region are Grand Rapids , Muskegon and Holland . It includes

544-429: The city. The population density was 3,678.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,420.1/km). There were 3,940 housing units at an average density of 1,346.3 per square mile (519.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.99% White , 0.98% African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.99% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.32% from other races , and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of

576-679: The five counties in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood MSA plus one metropolitan area , adding the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI MSA of Muskegon County , and two micropolitan areas of Holland of Allegan County , and Big Rapids of Mecosta County for a total of eight counties. The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis containing an estimated 54 million people. As of

608-520: The legal domicile of Gerald R. Ford , 38th President of the United States , however, as a serving Congressman and Vice-President , Ford had resided in the District of Columbia area for the previous twenty-five years. A local developer completed a new retail center as part of a $ 50 million project, which is also intended to include offices and multi-floor condominium buildings spread over

640-507: The metropolitan area and is noted for its fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The Grand Rapids–Wyoming–Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area , as defined by the United States Census Bureau , is an area consisting of five counties in western Michigan , anchored by the cities of Grand Rapids , Wyoming , and Kentwood . The MSA had a population of 1,150,015 at the 2020 census . It comprises five counties which include

672-471: The mid-1870s, horse-drawn cars became available. Passengers would board in downtown Grand Rapids and transfer onto the Grand Rapids & Reeds Lake Railway . By 1877, a steam locomotive replaced the horse cars. Electric streetcars came into use in the early 1890s. They were replaced by buses as a mode of transportation in 1935. Interurban also brought residents from nearby cities to Reeds Lake. The village's amusement park, Ramona Park , opened in 1897,

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704-516: The population. As of the 2010 census , there were 10,694 people, 3,818 households, and 3,009 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,649.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,409.2/km). There were 3,977 housing units at an average density of 1,357.3 per square mile (524.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White , 1.1% African American , 0.1% Native American , 1.5% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of

736-438: The population. There were 3,818 households, of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

768-405: The population. There were 3,835 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and

800-616: The summer. Noted popular metro area beach towns include Grand Haven , Holland , Muskegon , and Saugatuck . The metropolitan area is home to many attractions. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the outskirts of Grand Rapids. Michigan's Adventure theme park is just north of Muskegon, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the DeVos Place Convention Center are both in downtown Grand Rapids. The Grand River flows through

832-622: The vote. She went on to win the general election winning 53.7% of the vote against a Republican opponent. She joined in the calls for Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee, becoming the first in Michigan's congressional delegation to do so leading to retaliation from Biden allies. Source: Scholten joined Vice President and 2024 Democratic Party presidential candidiate Kamala Harris and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in Harris's Reproductive Rights Tour who participated in

864-477: The west to grab a large portion of the Lake Michigan shoreline, including Muskegon . Had it existed in 2020, Joe Biden would have won it with 53% of the vote; Donald Trump carried the old 3rd with 51%. Scholten (54.9%) defeated Gibbs (42%) to win election to the 118th United States Congress . Scholten ran again in the 2024 election. She had token opposition in the Democratic primary, winning 91% of

896-402: Was $ 84,772, and the median income for a family was $ 98,967. Males had a median income of $ 66,528 versus $ 42,383 for females. The per-capita income for the city was $ 41,388. About 1.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over. Grand Rapids metropolitan area The Grand Rapids metropolitan area

928-449: Was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.21. The city had a median age of 39.8 years. Of the residents, 31.6% were under the age of 18, 5% were aged between 18 and 24, 22.5% were aged between 25 and 44, 31.4% were aged between 45 and 64, and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,764 people, 3,835 households, and 3,021 families residing in

960-658: Was a judicial law clerk and attorney adviser for the Board of Immigration Appeals from 2013 to 2017. When the Obama administration ended, she moved back to Grand Rapids and became a staff attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. In July 2019, Scholten announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan's 3rd congressional district in the 2020 elections. She

992-551: Was constructed in 1835 near Reeds Lake in the Grand River Valley, with Francis Prescott as one of its teachers. Residents voted to establish the Village of East Grand Rapids in 1891. The village was incorporated into a home rule city in 1926 when the population was approximately 1,300. East Grand Rapids saw tourism from the Grand Rapids area for its geography and facilities. Reeds Lake attracted visitors as early as

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1024-529: Was unopposed in the Democratic Party primary. She lost the general election to Republican nominee Peter Meijer , but came the closest a Democrat had come to winning the district since 1982, when incumbent Republican Harold S. Sawyer was held to 51% in what was then the 5th district. It was also only the second time since 1982 that a Democrat had received 40% of the vote; the Democratic nominee received 43% two years earlier. Scholten ran again in

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