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Feature Story Matt Acker, co-owner of Pavement Ends, is all smiles at the start of the race. Rapid Growth

Gravel, growth, and the future of Barry-Roubaix in rural Michigan

Tommy AllenWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story GRR Ford Airport expansion. Rapid Growth

Published Together: 10 transformative projects to love that are shaping Grand Rapids’ future

Jeff HillWednesday, February 5, 2025
Feature Story Raul Alvarez Jr. started Unfiltered: Real Stories. No Judgment at City Built Brewery in Grand Rapids. Rapid Growth

‘Unfiltered’ aims to create connection with real stories

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Chris Gray's 14-year effort to build a professional skate park is gaining momentum. Rapid Growth

14-year journey to build a downtown GR skate park nearer to payoff

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 31, 2025
Feature Story The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo. Rapid Growth

DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteering at six local nonprofits, from Kids Food Basket to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Rapid Growth

Bank of America’s Grand Rapids Day of Giving showcases $1.2M community investment

Shandra MartinezWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story small-radical-middle Rapid Growth

KDL and World Affairs Council partner to bridge political divides with ‘Radical Middle’ series

Shandra Martinez Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story Isabelle Buckler, a senior at Kendall College was a user experience intern at Gentex this summer.of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Rapid Growth

Classrooms to Careers: Gentex interns shape company

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 19, 2024
Feature Story The development of the Emory Arts and Culture Hub will further the work of The Diatribe in the Grand Rapids art community. Rapid Growth

Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building

Ashley KingWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Williams-Group-Small Rapid Growth

A women-owned firm joins ranks of B Corp by balancing purpose and profit

Shandra Martinez Friday, February 2, 2024
Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen Rapid Growth

Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, December 26, 2023
Feature Story Attendees took part of DAKC's Celebration of ADA took part in a checkpoint activity to learn about the history of the Disability Movement. Rapid Growth

PHOTOS: Celebrating 33 years of ADA while advocating for a better future

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 18, 2023
Feature Story StopMotionAnimationWorkshop Rapid Growth

Free Media Literacy Summit aims to increase community knowledge and experiences

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, May 10, 2023
Feature Story advocacyday Rapid Growth

Moms Demand Action pushes forward

Gratia LeeMonday, April 10, 2023
Feature Story The Inner City Christian Federation Homeownership Program team. Rapid Growth

Overcoming the challenges of homebuying: Class introduces first-timers to homeownership

Matthew RussellWednesday, February 22, 2023
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