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12 days of Snowflake Break: Curiosity is on the calendar at the GR Public Museum
At a time when winter slows the city down, Snowflake Break shows how curiosity, culture, and community come together at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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Under the stars, together: Don’t miss GRPM’s 9th planetarium concert series
Grand Rapids Public Museum’s highly anticipated annual live-music series Concerts Under the Stars returns in 2026. Historically, delaying ticket purchases for this series might result in missing this once-a-year event entirely.
Right Place report highlights Grand Rapids’ growth, resilience, and future competitiveness
A new Right Place report shows how decades of planning have positioned West Michigan for sustained economic growth and opportunity.
12 days of Snowflake Break: Curiosity is on the calendar at the GR Public Museum
At a time when winter slows the city down, Snowflake Break shows how curiosity, culture, and community come together at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Rehab without borders: building a Grand Rapids-Ghana connection
Dr. Abena Tannor visits Grand Rapids to explore rehabilitation collaboration, innovation, and shared learning between Ghana and Mary Free Bed.
Bamboo Grand Rapids connects Michiganders by providing a third space that also combats loneliness
A once-vacant building in a creative Grand Rapids neighborhood now houses Bamboo’s expanded location, offering flexible workspace and connections to local and statewide innovation networks.
Revolutionary housing collaboration in Holland bridges faith, accessibility, and tribal communities
The Kollen Park Housing Development, created through a collaboration involving a former food pantry, church land, and tribal partnership, is a unique example of how communities can collaboratively address housing challenges.
West Michigan author draws hometown inspiration for new fantasy adventure
LeAnn Kelley blends childhood memories, local landscapes, and everyday moments from West Michigan into the imaginative world of her latest fantasy novel.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
BANK program prevents evictions, keeping Dwelling Place residents housed through sudden crises
Donor support is needed to sustain BANK, which prevents evictions through one-time rental assistance and services that build lasting housing stability.
Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Ashley Gibson, recovery coach
Gibson’s journey from inmate to recovering addict to recovery coach gives her a unique perspective.
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Under the stars, together: Don’t miss GRPM’s 9th planetarium concert series
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