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2 women leaders honored for impact on visitor economy

Kayem Dunn, the first female chair of the Downtown Development Authority board, is the first recipient of the inaugural Dr. Floyd Wilson Jr. Destination Champion Award. JW Marriott General Manager Norina Cadili received the Joe Tomaselli Hotelier of the Year Award.

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Understanding the timeless relevance of Mandela's legacy

Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington, host of the podcast "Rolling on the Road,” shares her observations of “Mandela: The Official Exhibition,” which wraps up May 26 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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Q&A: West Michigan doulas deliver new parenting book

Award-winning Michigan doulas Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase, founders of the doula agency Gold Coast Doulas, are delivering their own parenting book, "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby"

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Step inside an award-winning library for people with disabilities

Roel Garcia shares what it's like to visit the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon. Part of the Muskegon Area District Library, it is a fully functioning library specializing in additional services for people with disabilities.

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Published Together: Failing in public hurts. Moms can heal.

As part of Our Published Together series, Max Tendero writes about the lessons he learned from launching a startup with his mom and what her wisdom brought to the venture.

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Delta Project’s inaugural Gratitude Concert to spotlight unsung heroes making a difference

With the Gratitude Concert this Saturday, the Delta Project is spotlighting unsung heroes who are helping "at risk" youth reach their potential.

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The many faces of public health

The work of employees of the public health departments is heavily based on the communities they serve and the safety of the people that live in them. Prevention, protection and promotion is the name of the game for the workforce in this field.   

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Grand Rapids-based Dwelling Place collaborating on West Michigan affordable housing project

Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids is partnering with another nonprofit, a church, the city of Holland, and a Native American tribe to create 52 affordable housing units in Holland. The state is supporting the project with access to low-income tax credits.

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Retired Kent County teacher finds success as park ranger

Retired Kent County teacher Kim Pitsch is enjoying her second career as a year-round Allegan County park ranger. And she was recently honored for her work.

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Una nueva página web simplifica la búsqueda de transporte público accesible en Michigan

Una de las barreras de la comunidad de discapacitados para  acceder a las vacunas COVID ha sido el transporte. En respuesta, Disability Rights Michigan ha  presentado una guía interactiva para ayudar a los usuarios a desenvolverse en el complejo sistema de transporte del estado.

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Visit to SXSW shows how West Michigan can be a force in technology

After spending more than a week being immersed in visions of futuristic technology at the South by Southwest conference (SXSW), a West Michigan business leader is confident that smaller communities like Grand Rapids can still have a great impact.

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How KCAD student collaborations are building community

Since 2016, a group of graduate students in KCAD's Master of Architecture program have had an opportunity to offer a solution to an architecture issue in Grand Rapids. The projects have included designing a greenhouse, wayfinding project, and visioning new uses for a historic building. 

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Meijer State Games of Michigan Athlete of the Year shares the challenges of battling MS

In honoring Andrea Hampton as the adult female athlete of the year, the Meijer State Games says her “vivacity for life and love of sports have allowed Hampton to adapt and find new avenues'' after her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis 14 years ago.

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New West Michigan show lifts up female entrepreneurs

Law firm co-founder Raquel Guzman talks about being a mentor and investor on the show “Let's Help Her Win,” which spotlights West Michigan female entrepreneurs. 

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On the Same Page: Sold-out conversation between authors shows passion for reading

A partnership between Kent District Library and The January Series at Calvin University featured Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson in front of a packed house at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin University. 

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