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Feature Story Volunteers walking to planting sites, ArborFest 2024, photo by Tiffany Fant (Mo'Photography LLC).

ArborFest unites neighbors to grow Grand Rapids' tree canopy

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Northern Strings is just one group that meets at the Kent District Library. Girl Scout troops, church groups, and historical societies keep the KDL branches busy.

No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups

Kelsey SandersThursday, May 30, 2024
Feature Story Transportation is one component of making Grand Rapids more livable for residents of all ages, including older ones.

Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all

Ashley KingWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story With their latest upgrade and installation of the WonderKnook spaces, KDL continues to encourage play, an important element of learning.

New WonderKnook playscapes invite families to enjoy and explore

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 28, 2023
In The News Enterprise Pocket Park in downtown Farmington.

Downtown Farmington announces plans for new universally accessible pocket park

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 5, 2023
Feature Story Jazz, Carr Center

Midtown jazz and gender justice installation shifting narratives

Veronica JohnsonWednesday, November 16, 2022
Feature Story Mahogany Manor

Meet the women behind Detroit's new 'Black woman’s country club...with a twist'

Kahn Santori DavisonTuesday, October 11, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story White pillars mark the entrance to the former Lakewood Farm, aka Getz Zoo, as they appear today. (Kym Reinstadler)

Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, January 4, 2021
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