Grand Rapids Public Museum's Unseen Oceans reveals the hidden wonders of the sea, while Grand Valley State University's Water Resources Institute, just 40 miles away, brings that exploration closer to home on the Great Lakes.
With 46% of its volunteers under 50, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is challenging assumptions about who volunteers and showing how interaction across generations transforms objects into shared understanding.
Work on four new murals across downtown Lowell will begin in August, launching the city's first coordinated public art initiative.
In his 24th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2011 story about Rob Bliss' Grand Rapids LipDub video, where he joined hundreds of others in the communitywide production. He reflects on the "Rob Bliss factor."
Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.
Grand Rapids Community Media Center helps residents digitize aging tapes and photo negatives, offering affordable tools and training to preserve family memories for future generations.
Behind each illustrated recipe showcased by East Kentwood students lies a story of family, culture, and connection, demonstrating how food can serve as a universal language of empathy.
In his 17th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Juliet Bennett Rylah’s 2010 story on the rise of community investment funding in the urban core.
In his 16th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Nick Manes’ 2011 story on Tip Top, depicting the West Side bar as gritty, inviting and central to community life.
West Michigan design duo Jean Stoffer and her daughter, Grace Start, share a new children’s book offering families practical, faith-centered strategies to help children cope with moves and change.
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