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AMEN builds Great Lakes team to expand free dental care

Regional equipment and local volunteers help AMEN bring free dental clinics to more Great Lakes residents who lack regular care.

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How community training prepares future doctors to serve all Michigan communities

MSU medical students gain hands-on experience in local hospitals and clinics while learning what keeps patients from getting needed care.

How partnerships help communities tackle hunger and grow food sources

Schools, farmers, food pantries, and local leaders partner with Kids' Food Basket to fight hunger and improve access to food.

#RG20LookBack: How welcoming is Grand Rapids, really?

In his 35th #RG20LookBack column, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits a question that still resonates: How welcoming is Grand Rapids to newcomers? Five transplants shared their experiences at our October 2013 Speaker Series.

West Michigan trail signs aim to make exploring easier, safer

West Michigan Trails plans consistent signs to improve navigation, accessibility, and emergency response along more than 300 miles of routes.

Atomic Object marks 25 years growing Grand Rapids tech community

Atomic Object celebrates 25 years of developing local talent, supporting businesses, and helping grow Grand Rapids’ expanding technology community.

Charting a way through: Mindfulness, medicine and the relationships that help us heal

A Michigan State University med student and part-time psychotherapist believes medicine works best when it treats the whole person — and he's testing that idea four minutes at a time.

Fresh vegetables connect West Michigan farms, volunteers and families

Kids’ Food Basket's Holland farm grows produce that volunteers help deliver to local pantries, expanding access to fresh, healthy food.

#RG20LookBack: Young voices given room to grow

In his 29th #RG20LookBack column celebrating Rapid Growth’s 20th anniversary, Publisher Tommy Allen celebrates the work of student journalists in the Voice of Youth series.

Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans

Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.

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