Community Engagement :Featured Stories

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Feature Story FTrefugee Rapid Growth

Opening our arms: Embracing refugees makes Grand Rapids a stronger city

By Susan KragtThursday, October 20, 2016
Feature Story FTopenroad Rapid Growth

Building a future with two wheels: Nonprofit seeks to change children's lives with bikes

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, October 20, 2016
Feature Story FTspoke Rapid Growth

The Spoke Folks: Tackling racism, sexism and classism in Grand Rapids

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, October 20, 2016
Feature Story Bedolla5 Rapid Growth

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

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, October 20, 2016
Feature Story list image Rapid Growth

Making herstory: The women who are changing the dynamics of West Michigan politics

By Marla R. MillerThursday, October 13, 2016
Feature Story Dégagé Ministries Executive Director Marge Palmerlee Rapid Growth

Dégagé Ministries' Marge Palmerlee on homelessness in GR, the greatness of Heartside & more

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, October 13, 2016
Feature Story Kidsinpark Rapid Growth

A breath of fresh air: City of Grand Rapids aims to reconnect children with nature

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, October 6, 2016
Feature Story Sustainable Business Rapid Growth

Civic-minded companies: Grand Rapids businesses focus on hiring veterans, restoring history & more

By John RumeryThursday, October 6, 2016
Feature Story Saúl Ulloa Rapid Growth

We are not a failing school: Understanding standardized testing & the language divide at Burton

By Saúl UlloaThursday, October 6, 2016
Feature Story FTuix_treebeer1 Rapid Growth

UIX: Local industries grow together in Brewer's Grove

By Matthew Russell, UIX Grand Rapids EditorThursday, September 29, 2016
Feature Story Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts participants Rapid Growth

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

By Justin FarrarThursday, September 29, 2016
Feature Story Fran Dalton Rapid Growth

Placemaking & The Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, September 29, 2016
Feature Story FTurbanroots Rapid Growth

With Madison Avenue farm, Urban Roots plants the seeds for change & justice in Grand Rapids

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, September 22, 2016
Feature Story The Miguel family Rapid Growth

On Burton Street: The great divide

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, September 22, 2016
Feature Story ontheground4 Rapid Growth

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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