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Rapid Blog: The Answer to #MeToo is Education

By Wendy L. Sellers Thursday, December 07, 2017
Registered nurse, published author, and educator Wendy L. Sellers addresses healthy relationships, consent, and communication in her perspective on #Metoo in this week's Rapid Blog.
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Fyah! Fyah! Fyah! How Tacitus Bailey-Yabani is bridging worlds and bringing Ghana to Muskegon

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore Editor Thursday, December 07, 2017
After going from living on the streets to becoming a famous photographer in his home country of Ghana, Tacitus Bailey-Yabani moved to Muskegon in 2014. Now, the owner of the Abeshi shop in the downtown Western Market has set his sights on changing the world by connecting people, breaking down barriers, and building communities through his art, his food, and his uplifting energy.
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Power of the people: Celebrating the heart and soul of Grandville Avenue

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editor of On The Ground GR Thursday, December 07, 2017
“Comamos Juntos,” or as titled it in English, “Around the Dinner Table,” was a shared dinner celebrating Grandville Ave. and the meaningful relationships built every day in that community.
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El Poder de la gente: Celebrando el corazon y el alma de la avenida Grandville

Por Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The Ground GR Thursday, December 07, 2017

"Comamos Juntos," o como se titula en inglés, "Around the Dinner Table," fue una cena compartida para celebrar la series del Av. Grandville poderoso y las relaciones significativos que están construidos ahí todos los días.

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Grandville Avenue: A neighborhood confronted with a history of redlining and segregation

Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground GR Editor Thursday, November 30, 2017
Neighborhoods in the city of Grand Rapids are reflective of the way income inequity and housing segregation exist in the city. Ezequiel Ramirez, a 37 year-old resident of Grandville avenue, shares the ways folks in the community are challenging these barriers. 
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RapidChat: Nanette Nunu

Jenna Morton Thursday, November 30, 2017
Nanette Nunu is not only a young African American professional, but a natural hair enthusiast. When she's not working her nine-to-five job, you will find her in front of her video camera providing beauty tips and tricks for her "Curlfriends" and subtly providing insight to her life in a city where she admits "I find myself counting, on one hand usually, the number of people of color in any environment I find myself in."
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Neighborhoods of GR: East Hills celebrates activism while tackling gentrification

By Ellie Hutchison Thursday, November 30, 2017
In the charming, walkable, tree-lined streets of East Hills, one might think the hip restaurants or chic boutiques are the neighborhood's draw—but there is much more humming beneath the surface.
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Speak to the head and the heart: Creating connections through your pitch

By Leandra Nisbet, Making It In GR Editor Thursday, November 30, 2017
Small business owners may feel like pitches and pitch competitions are high-pressure, fast-paced events, only focused on new business ideas. Local entrepreneurs prove that pitch competitions actually provide individuals with funding, networking opportunities, and free exposure.
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Where everybody knows your name: How Muskegon's downtown bars and breweries are building the city

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore Editor Thursday, November 30, 2017
In just a couple years, downtown Muskegon has done a complete 180. Where once there were empty streets and abandoned buildings, there's now a thriving commercial landscape. The local brewery and bar scene has played a major role in this transformation, and the city's watering holes are continuing to reshape the city and its economy.
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G-Sync: Diversify your dollar

Tommy Allen, Publisher Thursday, November 30, 2017
For those folks seeking to create year-round impact in our neighborhoods, there is a new path emerging that is easier than one might think. Publisher Tommy Allen looks at the future of our economy and believes neighborhood businesses contribute to an  increasing value for our citizens. 
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Happy Thanksgiving from Rapid Growth

By Rapid Growth Thursday, November 23, 2017
Rapid Growth will be taking the week off this Thanksgiving to celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones. We hope you all have a restful and reflective holiday.
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RapidChat: Jamie Kosmicki

By Jenna Morton Thursday, November 16, 2017
Before the craft beer industry rose to its current popularity, Jamie Kosmicki was slinging beers at Founders Brewing Company alongside her now husband, Jeremy Kosmicki. As a long-time artist, Jamie further demonstrates how beer and arts go hand-in-hand - both personally and professionally.
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How Grand Rapids is building the future of healthcare

By Estelle Slootmaker Thursday, November 16, 2017
Across the country, advancing technologies, the Affordable Care Act, and a consumer-driven healthcare market have motivated those delivering medical services to take a new look at how they design their facilities—everything from primary care practices to high-tech radiology services.
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The keepers of history: Muskegon Heritage Museum brings city's vibrant past to life

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore Editor Thursday, November 16, 2017
Did you know many of the nation's bowling pins were once made in Muskegon? As were the first Raggedy Ann dolls? From boats and beer to engines, pianos, and paper, the vast array of products made right here in this city have made their way across the globe for more than a century. Now, the Muskegon Heritage Museum is telling the stories behind these goods, weaving a powerful narrative about the people and places who created the city's rich history.
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Community matters: Grand Rapidians age without fear

By Marjorie Steele Thursday, November 16, 2017
If we’re being honest with ourselves, most of us view aging through the lens of fear. But while most standardized systems of care have made minimal progress towards improving the quality of life for older Americans, some individuals and organizations here in Grand Rapids are finding ways to hack their way to a higher standard of aged living.
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