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Feature Story An untitled abstrst acrylic pour artwork created by an anonymous veteran during art therapy at Mel Trotter Ministries. Rapid Growth

Using art as therapy to deal with the trauma of homelessness

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, April 11, 2023
Longform The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Rapid Growth

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 11, 2023
Feature Story advocacyday Rapid Growth

Moms Demand Action pushes forward

Gratia LeeMonday, April 10, 2023
Longform Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County. Rapid Growth

Michigan's new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 6, 2023
Longform Carter Kits Rapid Growth

Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, April 4, 2023
Feature Story Sara Hendren (right) at the workshop with DAKC board member Elliot Keyes Rapid Growth

How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez) Rapid Growth

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story The leadership team of the Community Collaboration on Climate Change, or C4. Rapid Growth

Uplifting the marginalized: C4 brings community to the forefront

Gratia LeeWednesday, March 29, 2023
Feature Story Emily Carbonell-Ferguson works as an experience designer for BetterUp Rapid Growth

West Michigan design is steeped in research and strategy

Laura BergellsWednesday, March 29, 2023
Feature Story Momentum continues to build, Grand Rapids Economic Development Director Jeremiah Gracia shared, highlighting that the city “now [has its] 3rd highest year in development construction value permits.” Rapid Growth

2022 Annual Impact Report shows promising growth with economic development

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story With their latest upgrade and installation of the WonderKnook spaces, KDL continues to encourage play, an important element of learning. Rapid Growth

New WonderKnook playscapes invite families to enjoy and explore

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story Hannah Laine Rapid Growth

Hannah Laine: A unique voice in the Grand Rapids music scene

Bill LeeWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities. Rapid Growth

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story A photograph of Judith Heumann. She is sitting in her power chair behind table covered with a white table cloth. There is a microphone and a name placard in the foreground. Rapid Growth

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story Relax at Rosa Rapid Growth

Family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring

Matthew RussellWednesday, March 22, 2023
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