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Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen

Grand Rapids teens become journalists through Voices of Youth program

By Lindsay Patton, Voices of Youth Project LeadTuesday, August 8, 2023
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Our Kent County school’s need for improved student understanding

Elsie Ries and Addison WeedTuesday, June 27, 2023
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What’s being done? The effects of gun violence on Grand Rapidians

Annette G. Vazquez and Vanely Bastardo GuzmanWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy of Tyler Herbstreith

Rural library branches impact on communities by providing connections and resources

Sarah SpohnWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Athletes attending their first year have a set schedule to try everything the SEC offers. For those who return in subsequent years, the young athletes get to customize their schedule.

Sports Education Camp can be life-changing for athletes who are blind, low-vision

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez)

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Development News The Diatribe is a grassroots Grand Rapids youth-centered arts nonprofit.

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023
Feature Story This year Meijer added Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children's costumes to its selection of costumes. (Meijer)

Accessible and adaptive Halloween costumes are a treat for everyone

Lucia RiosTuesday, October 25, 2022
Development News Kelsey Purdue

Kids Count Grand Rapids profile gives direction to policy and programs

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 15, 2022
Feature Story young money finances

Nonprofit shares more than their two cents about finances with young people

Sarah SpohnWednesday, August 3, 2022
Development News get the lead out

Collaboration hopes to tackle childhood lead poisoning in Kent County

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 25, 2022
Innovation News mary free bed

Grand Rapids’ first children’s rehabilitation hospital will help patients thrive during & after care

Matthew RussellTuesday, July 19, 2022
Feature Story Ava Devanney has used her Spanish skills when traveling to Latin American countries.

How my Spanish Immersion education is preparing me for the future

Ava DevanneyTuesday, June 7, 2022
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