Viewers exploring the Annual Student Exhibition at Kendall College of Art and Design
Viewers exploring the Annual Student Exhibition at Kendall College of Art and Design
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Last American Hammer Tommy Allen
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Roller Blading in the New Year Tommy Allen
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Feature Story The leadership team of the Community Collaboration on Climate Change, or C4.

Uplifting the marginalized: C4 brings community to the forefront

Gratia LeeWednesday, March 29, 2023
Community Collaboration on Climate Change, or C4, is a grassroots organization in Grand Rapids that is lifting up marginalized voices in climate justice work in the city.  By equipping community members with the education and resources needed to make change, they hope to show people how climate change is affecting their lives and what they can do to help change that.
Feature Story Emily Carbonell-Ferguson works as an experience designer for BetterUp

West Michigan design is steeped in research and strategy

Laura BergellsWednesday, March 29, 2023
Emily Carbonell-Ferguson, Julie Lang and Bob Armbrister are local design leaders. They discuss how research, strategy and West Michigan influences their design work.
Feature Story Momentum continues to build, Grand Rapids Economic Development Director Jeremiah Gracia shared, highlighting that the city “now [has its] 3rd highest year in development construction value permits.”

2022 Annual Impact Report shows promising growth with economic development

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, March 28, 2023
Economic development in Grand Rapids continues to grow, despite hurdles, according to a new report from the city's economic development director.
Feature Story With their latest upgrade and installation of the WonderKnook spaces, KDL continues to encourage play, an important element of learning.

New WonderKnook playscapes invite families to enjoy and explore

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 28, 2023
Play is also an important element of learning. The new WonderKnook playscapes installed at Kent District Library invite children and families to imagine, explore curiosity and play within their branches.
Feature Story Hannah Laine

Hannah Laine: A unique voice in the Grand Rapids music scene

Bill LeeWednesday, March 22, 2023
Hannah Laine’s singing style is melodic, and it changes beats and pitches within one song line, hitting high notes, then lower ones, using shorter sounds then longer ones. Laine sees her voice as just another instrument. Erykah Badu’s influence is apparent, but Laine’s sound also comes from mimicking noises and using sounds from her background with meditation.
Feature Story In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities.

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities applies to all flights in the United States, and is designed to be a summary meant to help travelers understand and assert their rights under the Air Carrier Access Act, passed in 1986.
Feature Story A photograph of Judith Heumann. She is sitting in her power chair behind table covered with a white table cloth. There is a microphone and a name placard in the foreground.

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
Judith Heumann was a mentor I never met. Her life’s work reminds us that our voices and persistence can make a difference.
Feature Story Relax at Rosa

Family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring

Matthew RussellWednesday, March 22, 2023
From art and authors to the outdoors, here are some of the family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring.  
Longform Check-in area of St. Clair Community Mental Health in Port Huron.

Michigan community mental health agencies recognize families' role in treatment

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, March 21, 2023
Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.
Feature Story The John Ball Zoo is working together with Grand Valley State University and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to support field work to protect baby eastern box turtles.

John Ball Zoo works in partnership to help declining eastern box turtles population

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 20, 2023
The John Ball Zoo is working together with Grand Valley State University and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to support field work to protect baby eastern box turtles. The conservation work aims to protect the species, experiencing population decreases within the state.
Longform Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit.

Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Brooke MarshallThursday, March 16, 2023
Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.
Feature Story Easterseals MORC is promoting inclusivity with its "See The Good" campaign for National Disability Awareness Month.

Easterseals MORC launches "See The Good" to highlight abilities of individuals with disabilities

Matthew RussellWednesday, March 15, 2023
Easterseals MORC is promoting inclusivity with its "See The Good" campaign for National Disability Awareness Month. The campaign celebrates the talents and gifts of individuals with disabilities.
Partner Content The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center.

Gardens growing change in Flint

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 15, 2023
The Greater Flint Health Coalition delivers nutrition and physical activity education with SNAP-Ed direct education programming to residents, including senior citizens, across Flint and Genesee County. 
Longform Christine Vanlandingham, Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO.

New program offers physical and behavioral health care at home for Southwest Michigan's older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 9, 2023
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging's Integrated Care at Home program aims to reach 100 community residents in 2023 and continue to grow that number in the years ahead. 
Feature Story Community leader and activist Barbara Rapaport

Coaching executive and community leader Barbara Rapaport honored with Ledy Award

Matthew RussellWednesday, March 8, 2023
Community leader and activist Barbara Rapaport will receive the Ledy Award for Community Engagement for her work with nonprofits, promoting literacy and education and helping leaders optimize human capacity.
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Incubator Kitchen nurturing equity for Grand Rapids area food entrepreneurs

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, March 29, 2023

New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023

Grant expands GRAAHI’s power to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 30, 2023

Could compost be Grand Rapids’ next craft beer? Grand Rapids composter to double impact in 2023

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, January 18, 2023

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Incubator Kitchen nurturing equity for Grand Rapids area food entrepreneurs

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, March 29, 2023

New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023

Grant expands GRAAHI’s power to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 30, 2023

Could compost be Grand Rapids’ next craft beer? Grand Rapids composter to double impact in 2023

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, January 18, 2023

Aqume Foundation wants to create philanthropy equity

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, December 16, 2022
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