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Feature Story Diversity has also taken a front seat in the area’s evolving demographics, says TaRita Johnson, The Right Place’s senior vice president of talent and diversity, who oversaw the project. Rapid Growth

Diversity, education fuel evolution of Grand Rapids’ workforce

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 18, 2024
Feature Story Joel Elsenbroek , apprenticeships project manager for West Michigan Works!, accepted the Certificate of Recognition from John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. Rapid Growth

West Michigan Works! honored by White House for expanding apprenticeships

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story A delighted client receives her Meals on Wheels Western Michigan delivery. Rapid Growth

Giving the gift of time and healthy meals

Kelsey SandersWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story Vicki Briggs, a board member of the Wyoming Historical Commission, shares images with the public that capture the history of this place. Rapid Growth

Wyoming Veterans Memorial revitalized with new tree plantings and an impressive new grant

Tommy AllenWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story Jaime Counterman is Hope Network’s first chief advancement officer. Rapid Growth

Meet Hope Network’s first chief advancement officer

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 13, 2024
Longform In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island. Rapid Growth

Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, November 11, 2024
Feature Story Jen Vander Heide returns to Grand Rapids Public Library as deputy director. Rapid Growth

GRPL’s new deputy director brings global experiences to the role

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story FinLit will include a variety of digital tools to help young adults become more comfortable with their personal finances, including a quiz identifying a “Money Mindset” that provides insights about spending habits and relationships with money. Rapid Growth

Students develop FinLit, GVSU’s $2M financial literacy program

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments. Rapid Growth

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Alex Aguilar-Delgado says securing The Rapid's Wave card was a snap at GRCC. Rapid Growth

New free bus pass eases transportation strain for GRCC students, employees

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 5, 2024
Longform K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County. Rapid Growth

Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 31, 2024
Feature Story Kent District Library's Write Michigan Short Story Contest is free to enter for youth. Adults pay a $10 entry fee, although scholarships are available. Rapid Growth

Write Michigan contest inspires creativity and connection across the state

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story fragmentslist Rapid Growth

How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story Adrian Butler is a DJ, producer, content creator, and artist. Rapid Growth

Exhibit A’s comeback celebrates Grand Rapids’ unique style and collaborative spirit

Tommy Allen, PublisherWednesday, October 30, 2024
Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food. Rapid Growth

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, October 25, 2024
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