Chef Muschiana welcomes folks to Søvengård's new Westside location after a two-year hiatus.
Chef Muschiana welcomes folks to Søvengård's new Westside location after a two-year hiatus. Tommy Allen
Grand Action 2.0's Acrisure Amphitheater begins construction in Grand Rapids.
Grand Action 2.0's Acrisure Amphitheater begins construction in Grand Rapids. Tommy Allen
KCAD students contribute their design skills to the emerging underground mural district
KCAD students contribute their design skills to the emerging underground mural district Tommy Allen
Westside GR's annual Record Parade from Dodds Record Shop - Michigan's oldest record store
Westside GR's annual Record Parade from Dodds Record Shop - Michigan's oldest record store Tommy Allen

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Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food.

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, October 25, 2024
Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.
Feature Story GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024
GVSU plans to use a $200,000 grant through Michigan’s “Make MI Home” program for diverse talent retention and community integration.
Feature Story Shane Scherer, director of the Peter Secchia Military and Veteran Resource Center, speaks as part of the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation, which returned this fall as a way to provide specialized support for veteran students.

GVSU earns gold status as a top veteran-friendly university for 10th year

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024
Veteran Shane Scherer continues the mission to make the West Michigan campus welcoming for military veterans.  
Feature Story The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed.

Expanded GR Promise Zone Scholarship boosts support for GRCC students

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024
The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed.  
Feature Story The Rev. Ginny Mikita facilitates a monthly grief support group for people whose animal companions have died.

Chaplain’s grief support group alleviates heartache of losing animal companions

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 22, 2024
The Rev. Ginny Mikita facilitates a monthly grief support group for people whose animal companions have died.
Feature Story Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system.

20th 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' rally promotes public mental health care

Monique BedfordMonday, October 21, 2024
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care. 
Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce.

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

Brianna NargisoFriday, October 18, 2024
The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs. 
Feature Story Kent County Emergency Manager Scott Corbin is sworn in.

Kent County’s new emergency manager sets sights on community resilience

Kelsey SandersTuesday, October 15, 2024
Scott Corbin, Kent County’s new emergency manager, says he will focus on “preparedness, resilience, and risk reduction.”
Feature Story Members of the Grand Raggidy Roller Derby practicing blocking. This weekend, Oct. 18-20, the city will host the 11th annual Mitten Kitten Mash-Up.

Grand Raggidy Roller Derby bringing 11th Annual Mitten Kitten Mash-Up to GR

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 15, 2024
The Mitten Kitten Mash-Up, to be held on Oct. 18-20, is a roller derby tournament in Grand Rapids, showcasing inclusivity, competition, and community spirit.
Feature Story U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, secured $750,000 for the project through her 2024 Community Project Funding Requests, one of just 15 she can make annually.

West Michigan Sports Commission breaks ground on Meijer Sports Complex expansion

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 15, 2024
The Meijer Sports Complex expansion will improve accessibility in West Michigan, adding inclusive sports fields, pickleball courts, and facilities for all abilities.
Feature Story LifeWays Staff

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, October 14, 2024
LifeWays employs peer support specialists and recovery coaches for clients to work with throughout their recovery journeys. 
Feature Story Marcus Drenth of NineTen Media

Marketing agency looking to offer pro bono services to 3 West Michigan nonprofits

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 14, 2024
Grand Rapids' NineTen Media offers pro bono digital services to local nonprofits.  
Feature Story University of Michigan Health-West is the first hospital in West Michigan to offer histotripsy, a therapy that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tumors without surgery.

UM Health-West first West Michigan hospital to offer ultrasound technology for liver tumors

Shandra MartinezSaturday, October 12, 2024
University of Michigan Health-West is the first hospital in West Michigan to offer histotripsy, a therapy that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tumors without surgery.
Feature Story Zaria McCroy speaks.

Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024
Two Southwest Michigan residents and an organization were honored by the Disability Network Southwest Michigan for their work to advance independence and accessibility.”
Feature Story Chris Sain Jr.

How entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand Rapids youth and education

Kelsey SandersWednesday, October 9, 2024
Chris Sain Jr. uses his path from star high school athlete to millionaire investor to inspire and educate local youth.
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