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“It was my safe place”: Walker mayor leads push for library expansion
Walker invests more than $20 million in library expansion that Mayor Gary Carey Jr. says will produce lifelong impact for its patrons and meet growing community needs.
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Workplace accommodations challenge one-size-fits-all approaches for employees
Advocate and guardian collaborate to resolve workplace accommodation gap, highlighting communication, policies, and solutions that keep a worker safely employed.
#RG20LookBack: The Grand River is having the moment we imagined—together
In his 12th #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth publisher Tommy Allen revisits the 2008 story, “A River Runs Through Green Grand Rapids,” which now reads like an early spark for everything unfolding along the Grand River today.
Gina Bivins: Steward of local history shows how seeing others builds bridges of curiosity
GVSU’s Kutsche Office of Local History honors Gina Bivins with the Gordon Olson Award for a career that highlights how public history resonates more when diverse individuals see themselves reflected in it.
“It was my safe place”: Walker mayor leads push for library expansion
Walker invests more than $20 million in library expansion that Mayor Gary Carey Jr. says will produce lifelong impact for its patrons and meet growing community needs.
Grand Rapids nonprofit turns dog biscuits into opportunities for adults with disabilities
Beer City Dog Biscuits turns dog treats into opportunity, building community for adults with disabilities while expanding into stores across Michigan.
New Pine Rest urgent care center offers quicker psychiatric help for youths
As youth mental health needs strain Michigan families, Pine Rest opens its new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health. The center offers expanded inpatient treatment, the state’s first pediatric psychiatric urgent care center, and new services for children and adolescents.
#RG20LookBack: Hungry for community? Step out; mingle.
In his eleventh #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2014 story, “The Vegan Kitchen Takeover: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill,” reflecting on how local restaurants can be spaces for connection and community.
Parent feedback shaping literacy pilot for littles with special needs
How a Kent County alliance centers parents in developing literacy strategies for their kids.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.
Grand Rapids to flip the script as big buyers make pitches to small businesses
At Connect Local GR’s event on April 2, buyers controlling over $1 billion in procurement opportunities will tell small businesses how to get in the game.
Partner Partner Content Day-long conference connects Michigan’s autism community with services, resources — and each other
Few spaces exist where autistic children and adults feel free to be themselves. The NAT Conference aims to be one of them.
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