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Innovation News

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Game on! National sports event to draw tens of thousands of visitors to Grand Rapids

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, March 2, 2017

Ann Conklin, Chief Operating Officer of mParks

Grand Rapids, meet mParks: Major Michigan conference set in home sweet home

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, December 15, 2016

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Six reasons to brave West Michigan's trails this winter

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, November 17, 2016

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Building a future with two wheels: Nonprofit seeks to change children's lives with bikes

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, October 20, 2016

Kidsinpark

A breath of fresh air: City of Grand Rapids aims to reconnect children with nature

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, October 6, 2016

WMTkelly

Let's get down to the river: GR Forward's trail initiative plans promising pathways

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, September 22, 2016

Loving, living & leaving: Why we call Grand Rapids home, why we don't & what that means for our city

By John RumeryThursday, August 25, 2016

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Bike on, Holland: Lakeshore trail network provides a safe & scenic haven for cyclists

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, August 18, 2016

Safety and traffic are big questions when cycling in Michigan.

Biking Lake Michigan: Politics and safety

By Mark WedelThursday, July 28, 2016

Emily Hammes

RapidChat: Emily Hammes of Grand Raggidy Roller Derby

By Jenna MortonThursday, July 21, 2016

Trails

Why I run: Renewal, recovery & redemption

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, July 21, 2016

Existing bike trails are part of the U.S. Bike Route.

Biking Lake Michigan: A long-distance adventure

By Mark WedelThursday, July 21, 2016

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Hidden gems: The coolest trails you've never heard of in West Michigan

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, June 16, 2016

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Bikes, brews & beaches: The Michigander's 25th ride to be hosted in West Michigan

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, May 19, 2016

Innovation News

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Building respect: Grand Rapids launches bicycle safety campaign to curb crashes, grow awareness

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, May 12, 2016

FTbike

Doing good on the trails: How cyclists can raise money and awareness with a ride

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, April 21, 2016

WMSTunnel

West Michigan trails under construction: Two projects break ground, change communities

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, March 24, 2016

Shelly Irwin

RapidChat: Shelley Irwin

Jenna MortonThursday, March 3, 2016

Lisa Carter

UIX: Horse, human bond is foundation for hope at H.U.G.S. Ranch

Matthew RussellThursday, February 25, 2016

FTwmt

A passion for green spaces: Friends groups develop, preserve the trails

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, February 18, 2016

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Across Our Network

Arc of Appalachia has acquired 14,000 acres to protect the region’s temperate forest biome forever
Source: Soapbox
Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan
Source: The Lakeshore
How Fort Wayne food entrepreneur Johnny Perez built and scaled a restaurant empire
Source: Input Fort Wayne
Shared humanity that crosses language, religious and cultural barriers
Source: Second Wave Michigan
From mansion to meeting place: The Buchwalter House and the Woman's Town Club of Springfield
Source: Hub Springfield
"A Great Day in Ypsi": Residents recreate iconic 1958 Harlem photo
Source: Concentrate
City unveils latest in lifelong learning opportunities with the Sterling Heights Mobile Library
Source: Metromode
Railroad program flourishes where there are no rails
Source: Upword - UP
May arts: Tempus Projects, Guava Jam, much more
Source: 83Degrees
New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators
Source: Route Bay City

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