Community Engagement

Feature Story Matt Acker, co-owner of Pavement Ends, is all smiles at the start of the race.

Gravel, growth, and the future of Barry-Roubaix in rural Michigan

Tommy AllenWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story Raul Alvarez Jr. started Unfiltered: Real Stories. No Judgment at City Built Brewery in Grand Rapids.

‘Unfiltered’ aims to create connection with real stories

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo.

DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story small-radical-middle

KDL and World Affairs Council partner to bridge political divides with ‘Radical Middle’ series

Shandra Martinez Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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
Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen

Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, December 26, 2023
Feature Story StopMotionAnimationWorkshop

Free Media Literacy Summit aims to increase community knowledge and experiences

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, May 10, 2023
Feature Story advocacyday

Moms Demand Action pushes forward

Gratia LeeMonday, April 10, 2023
Feature Story The Inner City Christian Federation Homeownership Program team.

Overcoming the challenges of homebuying: Class introduces first-timers to homeownership

Matthew RussellWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story KDL

Collaborating to address community mental health education and support needs

Sarah SpohnWednesday, November 30, 2022
Development News Roberto Clemente Park

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 14, 2022
Development News cadet program

GRFD Fire Cadet Program aims to recruit community members and increase diversity in its ranks

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, September 28, 2022
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