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West Michigan events celebrate 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 24, 2024
The  Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024 will stop in Muskegon and Kalamazoo to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
Feature Story The development of the Emory Arts and Culture Hub will further the work of The Diatribe in the Grand Rapids art community.

Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building

Ashley KingWednesday, July 24, 2024
The Diatribe has begun construction on the Emory Arts and Culture Hub, which will serve as a space for the community to come together and create.
Feature Story GRCC's Maryann Lesert's new novel is “Land Marks.”

GRCC professor talks about new novel, “Land Marks”

Rapid GrowthWednesday, July 24, 2024
GRCC's Maryann Lesert talks about her new novel, “Land Marks,” which centers on college students trying to save Michigan forests from being devastated by a fracking company.
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Watercolors 7: The Grand Renaissance honors iconic group Switch

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 24, 2024
Watercolors, an annual celebration of Black culture, is marking its seventh year with its inaugural ceremony honoring the R&B group Switch.
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Muskegon adventure park showcases accessible recreation

Shandra MartinezThursday, July 18, 2024
Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park, offers accessible recreation activities such as zip lining, archery, luge, rock climbing, and more.
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DNSWM launches #DWord Campaign during Disability Pride Month

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 17, 2024
Disability Network Southwest Michigan (DNSWM) has launched the #DWord campaign, aiming to reshape cultural perceptions of the word "disability."
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How Hunt 2 Heal provides free, accessible opportunity to spend time outdoors

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 16, 2024
Carson Nyenhuis started Hunt 2 Heal to provide an accessible outdoor experience for others after being outdoors helped him recover from a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Longform Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.

Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, July 15, 2024
Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.
Feature Story Pat ApPaul's latest work is "Soverign," a photo zine and ArtPrize entry documenting drag in Muskegon.

Photographer explores Muskegon’s drag community for zine, ArtPrize project

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 15, 2024
Photographer Pat ApPaul’s latest project explores Muskegon’s drag community. He has a Kickstarter to fund a zine with this work and has received a grant to exhibit it in ArtPrize.
Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen welcomes students at Lee High School to Voices of Youth.

Voices of Youth: Listening to the issues facing Grand Rapids teens in 2024

Lindsay PattonFriday, July 12, 2024
Through Voices of Youth, Kent County teens explore modern issues, from bullying to the pandemic, that affect them through Rapid Growth's journalism workshops.
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Voices of Youth: Are schools doing enough to address bullying?

Teresa BlackwoodWednesday, July 10, 2024
A 2019 survey taken of high school students in Michigan showed that over 20% of get bullied. “Matt's Law,” which became law in 2011 and has been updated since then, requires schools to have a bullying policy in place and to report bullying incidents.   
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KDL’s wide offerings include understanding AI, career development, and fun

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 8, 2024
Kent District Library’s event offerings help patrons navigate the evolving digital landscape. There’s some free resources from streaming services to free classes. 
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Tech Council marks decade of growth for West Michigan's tech sector

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 3, 2024
A decade after its creation, the Tech Council boasts over 70 members and a vision to make Greater Grand Rapids a major tech hub in the Midwest. 
Feature Story Children enjoy a fresh and nutritious meal with local produce, inspired by culinary professionals.

How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 1, 2024
The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide. 
Partner Content OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers.

Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, June 28, 2024
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
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How public health cares for Michigan's infants and new parents

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, June 28, 2024
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
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Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, June 28, 2024
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Longform Micah 6 is repurposing Webster Elementary, vacant since 2008, into a multi-purpose community center.

Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit

Monique BedfordFriday, June 28, 2024
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
Feature Story According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who participate in extracurricular activities are 20% more likely to earn a bachelor's degree or higher compared to their non-participating peers.

Voices of Youth: How Kent County students can grow outside the classroom

By Luke Fann Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Research has shown that extracurricular activities are crucial in a scholar's development.
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KCAD educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 25, 2024
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
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