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Feature Story City of GR's Parks Director David Marquordt (in red shorts) enjoys meeting folks in our parks.

Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting seasons and climate change

Tommy AllenWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story Alan Hartline wears a Local Flavor t-shirt at Kingma's Market entrance.

From Detroit to Grand Rapids: How a community-focused grocer flourishes despite challenges

Tommy AllenThursday, April 10, 2025
Feature Story Daryl Reece is no stranger to hard work, but the entrepreneur says he has also been blessed to be around good people who treat him well. His line of vodka, Stock Da Bar, debuted in 2019.

Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 14, 2024
Development News Courtesy Vinyl Alchemy

Vinyl Alchemy elevates the full musical experience

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 26, 2023

New owners to continue Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries legacy

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 10, 2023
Feature Story KCAD group photo

Piecing together a sustainable fashion scene

Sarah SpohnMonday, September 19, 2022
Development News Coffee sold by Last Mile Café.

Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, September 13, 2022
Development News McKay Tower

Tribal purchase of McKay Tower honors the past and secures the future

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 2, 2022
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides. 

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Development News Pure Michigan Business Connect

Virtual Pitch Competition seeks to grow Michigan’s outdoor recreation sector

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, September 15, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, April 5, 2021
Development News marketplace

Pack Elephant + The Marketplace at Studio Park = opportunity for local makers

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 11, 2021
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COVID-19 sparks unique buy local initiatives this holiday season

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Dons Flowers and Gifts President Douglas J. Vos and office manager Katie DenHerder prepare to give away 3,500 roses to customers, so they can gift the flowers to friends and family in an effort to lift community spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zeeland shop offers free flowers to lift community spirits

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 2020
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