Youth

Feature Story Raquel Guzman and Robert Anthony Alvarez at their firm's "quinceañera" celebration at the Goei Center on June 18.

Avanti Law marks 15 years with scholarships for GR students

Shandra MartinezThursday, June 19, 2025
Feature Story Some schools and programs are teaching teens how to manage their screen time instead of banning phones completely.

For teens, healthy use of smartphones is matter of balance

Mazonnah HolidayWednesday, May 28, 2025
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'No dream is too big’: A family’s journey from Vietnam to the U.S.

Amberly Nguyen Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Students preserve stories of Vietnam War survivors

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 14, 2025
Feature Story Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.

Summer career program expands to serve more youth

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story A revamped library at Kent County Juvenile Detention Center, supported by a partnership with volunteers and KDL, improves behavior and literacy.

Library overhaul builds culture of reading at youth detention center

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
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Trust Women: Rapid Growth's Publisher looks back on women who are making a difference in WM

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 19, 2025
Feature Story Call to Climate Justice event (Climate Action & Adaptation Plan kickoff event) in partnership with C4.

How the city of Grand Rapids is working to reduce CO2 by more than half by 2030

Solange SifaFriday, February 28, 2025
Feature Story Serenity Reece faces challenges her peers do not. A broken elevator in her freshman year prevented her from getting to class for an entire month.

VOICES OF YOUTH: Limited student accessibility hinders learning

Mazonnah HolidayThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story City Middle/High School's Girl Up Club is one of dozens of student organizations.

VOICES OF YOUTH: Kent County youth grow outside the classroom with extracurriculars

Luke Fann Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Uncle Goose owner Pete Bultman believes their blocks promote critical thinking skills that last a lifetime.

Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 4, 2024
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