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Feature Story Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey Rapid Growth

Calvin student creates app that helps others ‘kickback’ and relax

Ashley KingWednesday, April 24, 2024
Feature Story Transportation is one component of making Grand Rapids more livable for residents of all ages, including older ones. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all

Ashley KingWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story Williams-Group-Small Rapid Growth

A women-owned firm joins ranks of B Corp by balancing purpose and profit

Shandra Martinez Friday, February 2, 2024
Feature Story Lindsay Patton (left) and Shanika Carter teach a Voices of Youth 2023 cohort at the Kent County ISD. Rapid Growth

After a successful launch, Rapid Growth continues Voices of Youth program

Lindsay Patton Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Feature Story StopMotionAnimationWorkshop Rapid Growth

Free Media Literacy Summit aims to increase community knowledge and experiences

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, May 10, 2023
Feature Story The Music That Raised Us honors some of the local Grand Rapids Black women performers who have been an inspiration to Sarena Rae. Rapid Growth

Sarena Rae shares her music and leadership in Grand Rapids

Bill LeeMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story Voices of Youth is a Rapid Growth program that connects high school students in the greater Grand Rapids area with paid journalism experience and opportunities. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids students share perspectives through Voices of Youth

Lindsay PattonWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story The city of Holland highlighted Tiara Johnson's story during its Black History Month oral history project. Rapid Growth

Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story After 57 years, Lu Reyes is retiring as host of Holland’s first Spanish-language radio show. (J.R. Valderas) Rapid Growth

Spanish-language radio pioneer ‘feeling proud’ as she retires after 57 years

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Deb Rapid Growth

Published Together: COVID-19's impact on the deaf and hard of hearing

By Deb Atwood, Executive Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing ServicesTuesday, April 28, 2020
Feature Story The Knickerbocker Theatre promotes a safety tip on its marquee. Rapid Growth

COVID-19: Signs of the Times

By Mike LozonTuesday, April 21, 2020
Feature Story Swift Rapid Growth

UIX: Sustainable printing in Grand Rapids goes back decades before B Corps were cool

By Matthew Russell, UIX EditorThursday, September 20, 2018
Feature Story Zoe Carmichael Rapid Growth

RapidChat: Zoe Carmichael on leading conversations with confidence

By Jenna MortonThursday, April 19, 2018
Feature Story FTiot Rapid Growth

Wizards of the digital age: West Michigan tech leaders change the world with the Internet of Things

By Matthew RussellThursday, October 13, 2016
Feature Story UIX blog Facebook Rapid Growth

UIX blog: Social media maps used as a public service

By Matthew RussellThursday, July 28, 2016
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