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Feature Story
Economic development in outskirt communities of Kent County and innovative transportation solutions
Ricky Olmos
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story
Vaccination effort spurs massive collaboration between Kent County and local health care providers
Matthew Russell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Development News
Local Black businesses GRABB and go
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story
Uniting people and community: How art, culture, and collaboration promote growth on South Division
By Leandra Nisbet
Friday, October 23, 2020
Beer the change: Three local breweries join People Power Beer Campaign
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Monday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story
Kent County COVID-19 Grants help college students in need succeed
By Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Feature Story
COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping
By Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story
COVID-19 Grant Fund shares $9.5 mil. in federal dollars with county nonprofits
By Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Development News
Tech students accessing Great Lakes data: A win-win for academics and water quality
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Innovation News
Local training program prepares refugee childcare providers for economic resiliency, independence
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Innovation News
Local coalition focused on substance use prevention keeps youth engaged with virtual experiences
By Kendra R. McNeil, Innovation News Editor
Friday, May 15, 2020
Development News
Veteran bike mechanic has Common Bond with cyclists
Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story
SpartanNash partners with local restaurants to reach customers at the grocery store
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Feature Story
Published Together: COVID-19's impact on the deaf and hard of hearing
By Deb Atwood, Executive Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Development News
The Rapid invites community feedback as it looks to the area's public transit future
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Development News
Local toy store “The Gathering” place in GR
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story
How community support strengthens small businesses: Three local business owners share their stories
By Megan Sarnacki
Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Cómo el apoyo comunitario fortalece a las pequeñas empresas: Tres historias locales
Por Megan Sarnacki
Thursday, December 19, 2019
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