In his 27th #RG20LookBack column celebrating Rapid Growth's 20th anniversary, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Heidi Stukkie's 2012 story about The Red Project and the power of community partnerships to improve public health across West Michigan.
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.
In his 26th #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2013 story about the more than 50 farmers markets and fruit stands that connected West Michiganders with fresh, locally grown food.
KDL’s Summer Wonder program turns reading into shared discovery, helping families build curiosity, strengthen relationships, and find community.
In his 25th #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Matthew Russell's 2019 story about a GR resident's rain garden helps protect local waterways.
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."
In his 23rd #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2014 story, "Let's Break Some Laws & Eggs Together," a cheeky look at two ordinances that no longer fit the Grand Rapids many envisioned.
In his 22nd #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2025 story, "Beyond Compliance: Area nonprofit and corporation are redefining inclusive workplaces," showing how companies like Steelcase value the insights of people who navigate barriers every day.
Grand Rapids has been rediscovering its river for years, and starting June 13, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is ready to meet you there.
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.
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