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Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Rapid Growth

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.  Rapid Growth

United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Paul Ecklund Rapid Growth

Advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, July 27, 2022
Feature Story KDL Rapid Growth

Community resources promote literacy, education and family fun at KDL

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 27, 2022
Feature Story Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive. Rapid Growth

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022
Feature Story Temple Grandin takes a tour of Benjamin’s Hope in Holland. (Courtesy) Rapid Growth

Temple Grandin makes memorable visit to Benjamin’s Hope

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 19, 2022
Feature Story Zeeland native Jim Kaat, right, poses with his father in 1965. Kaat will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year. Rapid Growth

Zeeland native Jim Kaat to be enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame — finally

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story Ken James is Muskegon Community College’s inaugural chief diversity officer. Rapid Growth

MCC’s new chief diversity officer promotes celebration of all cultures

Shanika P. CarterMonday, July 11, 2022
Feature Story Spring Lake's newly opened Tanglefoot Park features a universally accessible kayak launch. (Tyra Jonas/Spring Lake Village) Rapid Growth

Accessibility to waterways becoming a priority in state and local parks

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 6, 2022
Feature Story Kent county welcome plan Rapid Growth

Welcome Plan aims to be a living document that adapts to New Americans’ changing needs

Sarah SpohnWednesday, June 29, 2022
Feature Story KDL STEAM Rapid Growth

KDL’s STEAM Work Lab offers hands-on activities to foster children’s curiosity

Sarah SpohnWednesday, June 29, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors. Rapid Growth

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story The S. S. Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc. is hosting a Fourth of July party on the Milwaukee Clipper. Rapid Growth

Things to do in July: Tango, car shows, Fourth of July parties, and lighthouse tours

Sally LaukitisMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story Jon Cauchi uses humor to raise awareness about living with a disaiblity. In this photo, Jon Cauchi is wearing a short sleeve light blue shirt. He is standing, holding his two thumbs up and smiling. Rapid Growth

Jon Cauchi's stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, June 23, 2022
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby. Rapid Growth

Neglect far outpaces other forms of elder abuse in Michigan – and here's what can be done about it

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 23, 2022
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