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As flooding happens more often, plans emerge to put Nature to work in handling the overflow

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 5, 2023

Development News

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 14, 2022

Feature Story

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022

Development News

Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorFriday, June 17, 2022

Partner Content

Speakers at the University Research Corridor event included MSU Center for PFAS Research director Cheryl Murphy, Wayne State University School of Medicine assistant professor Rodrigo Fernandez-Valdivia, and Fraunhofer USA scientist Suzanne Witt.

“A Piece of the Puzzle”: Grand Rapids event addresses growing PFAS concerns

Sabine Bickford BrownThursday, June 9, 2022

Feature Story

Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags.

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 13, 2022

Innovation News

Nonprofit futhers local food movement and hosts Growers Fare where you can “shop for a farmer”

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorWednesday, March 9, 2022

Feature Story

A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department.

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021

Development News

Oak Hill Cemetery is area’s first arboretum: “There are some giants in that cemetery.”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, October 18, 2021

Development News

Green Gavel scoring system rates Michigan’s Supreme Court’s environmental impacts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 19, 2021

Feature Story

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021

Feature Story

Exploring the Kent District Library 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 29, 2021

Innovation News

Local compost company champions sustainability and taps into the cannabis growing industry

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, March 16, 2021

Feature Story

“One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.”

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021

Longform

Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast UmberThursday, February 11, 2021

Feature Story

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorSaturday, January 23, 2021

Development News

Bills will help B-corps do more good

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, November 12, 2020

Innovation News

Grand Rapids’ Terrapin expands to recreational marijuana production

By Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, November 10, 2020

Feature Story

Fueling the future she wants to see: A Q&A with South East Market co-founder Alita Kelly

By Leandra NisbetThursday, November 5, 2020

Feature Story

Looking to reconnect with nature this fall? Check out Sanctuary Woods, just minutes from downtown Holland in beautiful Allegan County.

What to do in October? 8 ways to enjoy fall along the lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisWednesday, September 30, 2020

Sustainability

As flooding happens more often, plans emerge to put Nature to work in handling the overflow

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride

“A Piece of the Puzzle”: Grand Rapids event addresses growing PFAS concerns

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Nonprofit futhers local food movement and hosts Growers Fare where you can “shop for a farmer”

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Oak Hill Cemetery is area’s first arboretum: “There are some giants in that cemetery.”

Green Gavel scoring system rates Michigan’s Supreme Court’s environmental impacts

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Exploring the Kent District Library 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

Local compost company champions sustainability and taps into the cannabis growing industry

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design

Bills will help B-corps do more good

Grand Rapids’ Terrapin expands to recreational marijuana production

Fueling the future she wants to see: A Q&A with South East Market co-founder Alita Kelly

What to do in October? 8 ways to enjoy fall along the lakeshore

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