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Feature Story GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant. Rapid Growth

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story Shane Scherer, director of the Peter Secchia Military and Veteran Resource Center, speaks as part of the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation, which returned this fall as a way to provide specialized support for veteran students. Rapid Growth

GVSU earns gold status as a top veteran-friendly university for 10th year

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed. Rapid Growth

Expanded GR Promise Zone Scholarship boosts support for GRCC students

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story The Rev. Ginny Mikita facilitates a monthly grief support group for people whose animal companions have died. Rapid Growth

Chaplain’s grief support group alleviates heartache of losing animal companions

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 22, 2024
Feature Story Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system. Rapid Growth

20th 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' rally promotes public mental health care

Monique BedfordMonday, October 21, 2024
Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce. Rapid Growth

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

Brianna NargisoFriday, October 18, 2024
Feature Story Kent County Emergency Manager Scott Corbin is sworn in. Rapid Growth

Kent County’s new emergency manager sets sights on community resilience

Kelsey SandersTuesday, October 15, 2024
Feature Story Members of the Grand Raggidy Roller Derby practicing blocking. This weekend, Oct. 18-20, the city will host the 11th annual Mitten Kitten Mash-Up. Rapid Growth

Grand Raggidy Roller Derby bringing 11th Annual Mitten Kitten Mash-Up to GR

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 15, 2024
Feature Story U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, secured $750,000 for the project through her 2024 Community Project Funding Requests, one of just 15 she can make annually. Rapid Growth

West Michigan Sports Commission breaks ground on Meijer Sports Complex expansion

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 15, 2024
Feature Story LifeWays Staff Rapid Growth

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, October 14, 2024
Feature Story Marcus Drenth of NineTen Media Rapid Growth

Marketing agency looking to offer pro bono services to 3 West Michigan nonprofits

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 14, 2024
Feature Story University of Michigan Health-West is the first hospital in West Michigan to offer histotripsy, a therapy that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tumors without surgery. Rapid Growth

UM Health-West first West Michigan hospital to offer ultrasound technology for liver tumors

Shandra MartinezSaturday, October 12, 2024
Feature Story Zaria McCroy speaks. Rapid Growth

Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Chris Sain Jr. Rapid Growth

How entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand Rapids youth and education

Kelsey SandersWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Children can engage with Weathering Emotions through a variety of interactive stations spread throughout the exhibition. Rapid Growth

GR Children’s Museum exhibit helps children understand grief

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 8, 2024
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