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Feature Story DJDemers Rapid Growth

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs. (Canva) Rapid Growth

More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Rapid Growth

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Longform Aisha Sanders, owner and creator of Wicksup Candle Co. in Oak Park, explains the candle making process to a Food and Friendship Connections group. Rapid Growth

Program brings friendship, needed resources to older adults living with HIV in Detroit and Lansing

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 23, 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
Feature Story stephencalkins Rapid Growth

Stephen Norregaard: Caretaker of memories

Bill LeeWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story BK0A04381 Rapid Growth

Highlighting history through handcrafted works of art

Leandra Nisbet and Tyler HerbstreithWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story KDL-lede Rapid Growth

Community support and engagement recognized through prestigious five-star designation

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story Matthew-Shepard Rapid Growth

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ to have West Michigan premiere

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 19, 2023
Longform Breastfeeding education materials at the Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association in Detroit. Rapid Growth

Michigan's breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 16, 2023
Feature Story This year, Opera Grand Rapids continues its Contemporary Opera series by presenting Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi’s “The Last American Hammer.” This opera is centered on the flight of industrial jobs from America’s Midwest. Rapid Growth

Published Together: A 400+-year-old art form still has relevance today

By Emilee Syrewicze, Executive Director, Opera Grand RapidsWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story Renée Cummings, data science professor of practice at The University of Virginia, and nonresident senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, will speak at an AI conference in West Michigan this month. Rapid Growth

Leveraging technology “in service of humanity”

Leandra NisbetWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story Voices of Youth is a Rapid Growth program that connects high school students in the greater Grand Rapids area with paid journalism experience and opportunities. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids students share perspectives through Voices of Youth

Lindsay PattonWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story The Mosaic Film Experience focuses on connecting students with cognitive disabilities with opportunities to continue their journey to other platforms. Rapid Growth

Partnering up to make storytelling a creative outlet for all in GR

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, February 14, 2023
Longform Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wilbert Morris Rapid Growth

Michigan’s community mental health and law enforcement agencies team up to keep people out of jail

David SandsTuesday, February 14, 2023
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