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Feature Story small-trees Rapid Growth

$5M grant for tree planting in GR can help ‘correct a historic injustice’

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 18, 2024
Longform Students participate in the LIFT-UP program. Rapid Growth

Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 22, 2023
Special Report Permiable pavement RISC Rapid Growth

As flooding happens more often, plans emerge to put Nature to work in handling the overflow

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 5, 2023
Feature Story UPword logo Rapid Growth

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Partner Content Speakers at the University Research Corridor event included MSU Center for PFAS Research director Cheryl Murphy, Wayne State University School of Medicine assistant professor Rodrigo Fernandez-Valdivia, and Fraunhofer USA scientist Suzanne Witt. Rapid Growth

“A Piece of the Puzzle”: Grand Rapids event addresses growing PFAS concerns

Sabine Bickford BrownThursday, June 9, 2022
Feature Story Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags. Rapid Growth

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department. Rapid Growth

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Rapid Growth

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story KDL Rapid Growth

Exploring the Kent District Library 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 29, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Rapid Growth

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Longform Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga Rapid Growth

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast UmberThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story plaster-creek-meadows Rapid Growth

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorSaturday, January 23, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly Rapid Growth

Fueling the future she wants to see: A Q&A with South East Market co-founder Alita Kelly

By Leandra NisbetThursday, November 5, 2020
Feature Story Looking to reconnect with nature this fall? Check out Sanctuary Woods, just minutes from downtown Holland in beautiful Allegan County. Rapid Growth

What to do in October? 8 ways to enjoy fall along the lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisWednesday, September 30, 2020
Longform Lisa Del Buono, physician advocate for Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action. Rapid Growth

Michigan clinicians rally to address climate change as a public health issue

By Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 29, 2020
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