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Jen Vander Heide returns to Grand Rapids Public Library as deputy director.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

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.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

Alex Aguilar-Delgado says securing The Rapid's Wave card was a snap at GRCC.

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

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 5, 2024

K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County.

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

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 31, 2024

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.

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Write Michigan contest inspires creativity and connection across the state

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 2024

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How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 2024

Adrian Butler is a DJ, producer, content creator, and artist.

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

Tommy Allen, PublisherWednesday, October 30, 2024

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.

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

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, October 25, 2024

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

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

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024

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.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed.

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Expanded GR Promise Zone Scholarship boosts support for GRCC students

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024

The Rev. Ginny Mikita facilitates a monthly grief support group for people whose animal companions have died.

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

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 22, 2024

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.

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

Monique BedfordMonday, October 21, 2024

Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce.

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

Brianna NargisoFriday, October 18, 2024

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