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G-Sync: The people (still) are the city

By Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle Editor Thursday, March 3, 2016

Development News

Michigan's first-ever co-op brewery set to launch investment campaign to buy Grand Rapids facility

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 25, 2016

Innovation News

Free week of coworking space being offered by Worklab by Custer

By John RumeryThursday, February 25, 2016

Innovation News

Blackbird 2.0 takes flight

John RumeryThursday, February 25, 2016

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Rapid Blog: As GR takes national spotlight at smart growth conference, a push for equity & inclusion

By Montana KrukowskiThursday, February 25, 2016

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After mass layoffs, Grand Rapids navigates a new media landscape

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, February 25, 2016

Innovation News

Caffeine City: Madcap CEO's first place prize showcases coffee's rising star in Grand Rapids

John RumeryThursday, February 18, 2016

Innovation News

The Midwest Tech Mentoring Program building bridges byte by byte

By John RumeryThursday, February 18, 2016

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Mario Rodriguez-Garcia, Joseph Gregory, Tasha Kramarenko

UIX: When it comes to representing community, Gimmi delivers

Matthew RussellThursday, February 18, 2016

Elevator Up expands to new office, looks to add six new jobs in 2016

By John RumeryThursday, February 11, 2016

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Grand Rapids entrepreneurs link arms with nonprofits to fight sex trafficking

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 11, 2016

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Sunday Assembly: A church for the unchurched

By Jane WhittingtonThursday, February 11, 2016

Innovation News

Ladies and gentlemen, the stories you are about to hear are tasty. And true.

By John RumeryThursday, February 4, 2016

Innovation News

GVSU computer science students develop app to keep Millennials in West Michigan

John RumeryThursday, February 4, 2016

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Who will fill the 2nd Ward seat? Candidates tackle development, diversity & more at debate

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, February 4, 2016

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The State of the City: Mayor Bliss focuses on racial disparities, affordable housing & more

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 4, 2016

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The search for affordable housing in Grand Rapids: How housing co-ops are making a difference

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, January 28, 2016

A bow-dacious idea inspires new business

By John Rumery, Innovation & Jobs News EditorThursday, January 21, 2016

C2 Group looks to build excitement for high tech careers

By John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News EditorThursday, January 21, 2016

Barrel art rises from Bad Moon Studio

By John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News EditorThursday, January 14, 2016

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Arc of Appalachia has acquired 14,000 acres to protect the region’s temperate forest biome forever
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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
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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