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Feature Story Nathan Biller Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids builder launches backyard housing venture to ease shortage

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 11, 2025
Feature Story Estelle Slootmaker with her new children’s book, Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine. Rapid Growth

Journalist's whimsical children’s book celebrates collaboration, community roots

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 11, 2025
Longform Camille Proctor Rapid Growth

Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 9, 2025
Partner Content AAOM Hero Walk Rapid Growth

Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 8, 2025
Feature Story Christopher Tallon highlights 10 diverse and original Grand Rapids podcasts as refreshing alternatives to celebrity-driven shows. Rapid Growth

Looking for real voices? These 10 Grand Rapids podcasts deliver big

Christopher TallonFriday, August 29, 2025
Feature Story Dale Robertson, GRPM’s president and CEO, loves the research behind his favorite carousel animal. Rapid Growth

Carousel of belonging: a real joy ride (coming soon)

Tommy AllenWednesday, August 27, 2025
Feature Story Brandon Copeland of Grammotones Rapid Growth

One beat at a time: Brandon Copeland and the creative heart of community-building

Tommy AllenWednesday, August 27, 2025
Feature Story Attendees networking at last year’s Tech Week Grand Rapids Kick-Off event at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Rapid Growth

Wozniak to keynote Grand Rapids Tech Week as city earns LinkedIn honor

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 27, 2025
Feature Story KDL’s Vibes program pays artists, streams local music, and hosts Vibes Fest on Sept. 13, connecting community members with West Michigan’s diverse musicians. Rapid Growth

Kent District Library’s Vibes Fest showcases West Michigan musical talent

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 27, 2025
Feature Story Hope Network’s buses offered a rare chance for contestants to ride together, since most vehicles fit only one wheelchair. Rapid Growth

Women share rare ride at Ms. Wheelchair America in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 26, 2025
Longform The interviews were filmed by GR-MiFi volunteers in a trailer donated for the day by Pioneer Construction. Rapid Growth

West Side reunion films oral histories that bridge generations

Shandra MartinezThursday, August 21, 2025
Feature Story Global Detroit Rapid Growth

Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U.P. to farmers feeding the city

Kahn DavisonWednesday, August 20, 2025
Feature Story Second annual memorial for unclaimed neighbors to be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Rapid Growth

Oak Grove Cemetery memorial to honor Grand Rapids’ unclaimed dead

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 20, 2025
Feature Story Mitch Ermatinger of Speciation Cellars has been selected for a 2025 Comcast RISE grant. Rapid Growth

Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 20, 2025
Feature Story Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich Rapid Growth

Meeting rural Michiganders' mental health care needs

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 19, 2025
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