Transformational Change

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 Alex Aguilar-Delgado says securing The Rapid's Wave card was a snap at GRCC.

New free bus pass eases transportation strain for GRCC students, employees

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 5, 2024
Feature Story Dawn Pick Benson pauses in West Bay Cliffs in Dorset, United Kingdom.

GR-based world traveler finds transformation in slow and solo trips

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story Mantella

GVSU President Philomena Mantella on a year of accelerating initiatives and creativity amid crisis

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorFriday, October 23, 2020
Feature Story Treetops

Empowering new Americans through relationships, product development

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorFriday, September 4, 2020
Innovation News WMCAT

Community Catalysts designing a more equitable Grand Rapids

By Estelle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News EditorMonday, August 31, 2020
Feature Story Farm

Published Together: Interrupting a system of emergency with a system of justice

By Erin Skidmore, Good Food Systems Director, Access of West MichiganWednesday, August 5, 2020
Feature Story KG

Published Together: Exploring the access, equity, and obstacles of telehealth

By Kristin Gietzen, President/CEO of Arbor CircleTuesday, August 4, 2020
Feature Story A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit.

Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 7, 2020
Feature Story A protester carried this sign during the George’s Peaceful Unity Demonstration in Holland on June 7.

How I came to take a stand against racism

By Dave EdmondsTuesday, June 9, 2020
Feature Story Protestors walk along Douglas Avenue to the Unity Bridge.

Unity march surpasses expectations

By Matthew BickelMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story Otha

On families, mental health, and racial inequality: A Q&A with therapist Otha Brown

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, June 4, 2020
Development News Black Book Box

The City of Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Match Fund offers COVID-19 resiliency grants

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorFriday, April 17, 2020
Feature Story Jessica Christopher

One story of recovery: ‘She gave me a chance when I didn’t think I would get one’

By Shandra MartinezThursday, February 27, 2020
Feature Story Gala2020_0256 Jermale and Anissa Eddie

A night to remember: Gala 2020 flips the script on the traditional fundraiser

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, February 13, 2020
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