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Bye-bye boys' club: Tackling inclusive growth in Grand Rapids' improv comedy scene is no joke

By Anya ZentmeyerThursday, November 10, 2016

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How to end homelessness: Housing First founder Dr. Sam Tsemberis to speak in Grand Rapids

By Anna GustafsonThursday, November 10, 2016

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RapidChat: Sara Visser on blogging in Beer City, what it takes to be a successful writer & more

By Jenna MortonThursday, November 3, 2016

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Geeking out: Thousands of fans proudly prove Grand Rapids Comic Con's star power

By Tiffany EwiglebenThursday, October 27, 2016

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The strength of South Division: Working class forms the avenue's backbone

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, October 20, 2016

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With innovation and creativity, South Division food entrepreneurs carve out space for dreams

Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, October 13, 2016

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G-Sync: The counterculture effect and embracing hippie ideals in Grand Rapids

Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle Editor Thursday, October 13, 2016

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Immersive 'idea lab' celebrates artists as community leaders

By Camille LeFevreThursday, October 6, 2016

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Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts participants

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Leading through the arts: Teens in GR and across the state transform Michigan's creative landscape

By Justin FarrarThursday, September 29, 2016

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Placemaking & The Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, September 29, 2016

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Photo essay: DisArt fashion show 'Elevate' breaks boundaries & barriers

Thursday, September 29, 2016

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On Burton Street: The great divide

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, September 22, 2016

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On The Ground: With entrepreneurship, diversity & family, South Division sets sights on the future

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, September 15, 2016

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The permanent lives of creativity: Past ArtPrize winners become Grand Rapids fixtures

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, September 15, 2016

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With an eye on honoring 'La Grande Vitesse,' GR focuses on bringing life back to Calder Plaza

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, September 15, 2016