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Health careers expo helps students explore opportunities beyond medical roles
As part of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Mazonnah Holiday reported on the Future Rounds Health Careers Expo, where students explored healthcare career paths and connected with professionals.
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Grand Rapids physical therapist builds a global women’s health community online
Dr. Caroline Packard grew a 425,000-follower online community focused on pelvic floor health, strength and postpartum recovery for women.
Meijer Sports Complex expansion brings more teams, visitors, opportunities
The expanded Meijer Sports Complex adds softball and pickleball facilities to bring more visitors and tournaments, as well as additional opportunities for female athletes.
How occupational therapists help seniors age safely in their homes
A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls.
Voices of Youth spotlights East Kentwood students’ family history project
Voices of Youth spotlights East Kentwood’s migration storytelling project and shares three student essays preserving immigrant family histories and journeys.
West Michigan refugee family builds belonging, resilience, and hope through diversity
For our Voices of Youth series, Hawathiya Malual shares how her Sudanese and Ethiopian refugee parents rebuilt their lives in West Michigan, inspiring her dreams of leadership, education, and service.
How a gaming group created a friendship circle for people with disabilities
Disability Network Northern Michigan’s gaming group reduced isolation, inspired friendships, and even inspired an effort to create a nonprofit for railroad preservation.
Resilience, community, family help Bosnian war refugees create a new life in West Michigan
As part of our Voices of Youth series, Amina Povlakic writes about the journey of her father, a Bosnian refugee, who rebuilt a life in West Michigan through resilience and family.
Internships for bilingual students help them develop Spanish skills while helping community
Jenison students gain bilingual experience through internships, preparing for future careers and opportunities while helping Spanish-speaking families communicate.
Beyond the field trip: Public Museum’s Immerse program transforms how students learn – and see themselves
For most students, a visit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum is just a simple field trip. But for those in the museum’s Immerse program, the experience is more engaging and meaningful.
Health careers expo helps students explore opportunities beyond medical roles
As part of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Mazonnah Holiday reported on the Future Rounds Health Careers Expo, where students explored healthcare career paths and connected with professionals.
#RG20LookBack: Placemaking’s missing piece is you
In his 19th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits the 2013 piece “RapidBlog: Reflections on the DAAC” by Emma Heemskerk, reflecting on one of Grand Rapids’ small but vital cultural spaces where culture was created through participation, not just consumption.
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Meijer Sports Complex expansion brings more teams, visitors, opportunities
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