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Feature Story Lindsay Patton (left) and Shanika Carter teach a Voices of Youth 2023 cohort at the Kent County ISD. Rapid Growth

After a successful launch, Rapid Growth continues Voices of Youth program

Lindsay Patton Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Longform Lapeer County EMS Education Program Manager Luke Bowen leads a session of the new EMT training program. Rapid Growth

Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 29, 2024
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Rapid Growth

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 29, 2024
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KCAD’s Gayle DeBruyn on the intersection of design and sustainability

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story A wintery day when The Lakeshore Disability Inclusion Co-editor Lucia Rios had to roll her wheelchair in the road, because sidewalks hadn't been cleared of snow. Rapid Growth

5 ways to support people with disabilities in the winter

Lucia RiosMonday, January 29, 2024
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Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow

Kelsey SandersThursday, January 25, 2024
Longform Data from Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC) and Altarum, commissioned by the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison, examines what direction Michigan is heading.  Rapid Growth

Housing a key element of "Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future"

Sarah SpohnTuesday, January 23, 2024
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Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnesdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story NAMI Blue Water Area now serves St. Clair County. Rapid Growth

New St. Clair County NAMI affiliate helps for people in Blue Water area

Monique BedfordTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Dining area of a Northern Lakes CMHA group home. Rapid Growth

Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

Genevieve FoxTuesday, January 23, 2024
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Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
Longform Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Rapid Growth

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story The Grand Rapids Public Library is a mainstay on the city's northeast side, but the 150-year-old institution now has many branches in neighborhoods around the city. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids Public Library — not just by the books

Luke FannMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story Donna and Gene Allgaier-Lamberti Rapid Growth

What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
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Volunteers prepared for emergency after completing city’s free training

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 19, 2024
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