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Innovation News
The Diatribe launches the city’s first anti-racist art project led by youth, POC and LGBTQ+ artists
Allison Arnold, Innovation News Editor
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Leveraging community voices and a new perspective to further change within The Rapid
Leandra Nisbet
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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At Pharmhouse Wellness it’s all in the family (business) this Mother's Day
Tommy Allen, Publisher
Friday, May 7, 2021
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Pleasant Park: Living up to its name by bringing people together
Shanika P. Carter
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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CERA program helps residents overcome pandemic hardships and stay in place
Matthew Russell
Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Exploring the Kent District Library 2021-2023 Strategic Plan
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Innovation News
Marge of Marge’s Donut Den receives award for community impact and service
Allison Arnold, Innovation News Editor
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story
Economic development in outskirt communities of Kent County and innovative transportation solutions
Ricky Olmos
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Development News
Olio nuovo that makes West Michigan proud
Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Monday, April 19, 2021
Source: Jonny Vitale
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Chef Jenna navigates COVID-recovery with creativity, PPP, and community-centered food hugs
Tommy Allen, Publisher of Rapid Growth
Monday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story
Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium moss products (some in Kalamazoo) prompt national response
Rosemary Parker
Monday, March 15, 2021
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Vaccination effort spurs massive collaboration between Kent County and local health care providers
Matthew Russell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Attracted to GR's collaborative music history, Dogtown Studio builds up our artists' community
Tommy Allen, Publisher
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard
Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast Umber
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
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How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully
Lucia Rios
Monday, January 25, 2021
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G-Sync Editorial: Restaurants to the Power of You
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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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